DTB CP1006704 25CMR010 Dinosaur Trackways Building 2026

The contract involves the construction of a new approximately 1,800 to 2,200 square foot ground-up building dedicated to the conservation, display, and visitor interaction with 113-million-year-old dinosaur trackways. The design features recessed trackways protected by plexiglass partitions, accessible via an 8-foot-wide public walkway that encircles the exhibits, allowing visitors to walk around and experience the tracks from multiple angles. The building will include climate control systems managed by a standalone mechanical unit, vestibule/interlock entry for environmental stability, and spaces for museum exhibits, a lobby, storage, electrical, audiovisual, and network infrastructure. Notably, the project does not include plumbing fixtures such as restrooms or drinking fountains. Site enhancements will improve accessibility from the San Jacinto Garage to Trinity Street and the Texas Science & Natural History Museum, incorporating landscaping, natural aesthetics, and coordination with UT’s landscape team. The project also emphasizes the reuse of salvaged limestone and plaques from the original building, with efforts to protect and deliver the dinosaur trackways during construction, ensuring their preservation in place. The scope covers all phases from constructability and biddability assessments at schematic design through design development and construction documentation, with the possibility of establishing a single Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The project aims to create a new exhibition facility aligned with the University of Texas at Austin’s mission to preserve and showcase these significant paleontological artifacts. The contract value is estimated between 1.5 million and 3 million dollars, with a response deadline of August 22, 2025. The primary contact for the project is Lana Beranek, reachable via email or phone, and the project is posted under solicitation number 25CMR010, with additional details available through the Texas SmartBuy portal.