RFSQ - Construction Manager at Risk for the Construction of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy Expansion for the Office of the County Engineer

Harris County is soliciting a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the ground-up construction of a 15,000 square foot expansion to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy. The project, managed by the Office of the County Engineer, has an estimated budget of 13,990,000 dollars and a projected 12-month construction timeline, with a construction start date of January 2, 2027. The procurement follows a two-phase process governed by Texas Government Code Subchapter F, where the initial phase focuses exclusively on qualifications, and pricing is strictly prohibited. Based on the evaluation of qualifications, Kitchell Contractors, Inc. was recommended for the award on May 5, 2026. The contract requires a Cost Plus Fee structure with a Negotiated Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). Key compliance mandates include a 13.40 percent M/WBE participation goal, adherence to a minimum wage of 21.65 dollars per hour for contract workers, and the provision of a 100 percent performance and payment bond. Selection is based on a 100-point scale prioritizing experience with local government and similar construction projects, project methodology, firm qualifications, and financial stability. The successful firm must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage and provide a dedicated project team, including a Project Executive, Project Manager, and Superintendent.