RFQ for CMR for DSHS Public Health Laboratory

The Texas Facilities Commission is seeking a Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMR) for Project #25-017-0802, the Department of State Health Services Public Health Laboratory 2 in Austin, Texas. The project involves the construction of a 200,000 gross square foot facility featuring BSL1 and BSL2 labs and a core genetic sequencing facility, as well as a separate 20,000 gross square foot BSL3 facility. With an estimated construction budget of $220 million, the CMR will provide pre-construction services, including constructability reviews, cost estimating, and value engineering, followed by full construction management. The project is governed by the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2269, Subchapter F, and the 2025 Uniform and Supplemental General Conditions. The procurement is a two-step award process based on best value. Step One evaluates respondents on experience and qualifications, methodology, and safety records, with a pass/fail requirement for litigation history and subcontracting plans. Only the five or fewer highest-ranked respondents will proceed to Step Two to provide pricing and compensation fees. Award criteria are weighted toward experience (40%) and methodology (30%), with the final selection potentially influenced by a one-hour interview. Key requirements include compliance with domestic iron and steel certifications, prevailing wage scales, cybersecurity training, and the provision of performance and payment bonds for contracts exceeding specific monetary thresholds.