TTUS Construction Manager-Agent (CMA) 3 Year Pre-Qualification 2026-2029 RFQ

The Texas Tech University System is soliciting qualified Construction Manager-Agent (CMA) firms for a three-year pre-qualification period from 2026 to 2029 through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) with the solicitation number TTUS_CMA-3YR_RFQ. Responses must be submitted electronically via the Trimble Unity Construct Bid Portal by 3:00 PM CT on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, with access denied after the deadline. This is not a price-based solicitation but a qualification process aimed at establishing a pre-approved list of firms eligible for future task orders. The evaluation is based on a best-value trade-off approach, considering factors such as the firm’s business structure, financial stability, insurance capacity, litigation history, project experience in higher education, expertise in specific facility types, and completeness of response. Price is not a factor in award, and no estimated contract value is specified, as individual task orders will be competed among qualified firms later. The required submission includes a completed Form of Response, project matrices, resumes of key personnel, organizational structure charts, insurance certificates, and supporting documentation, all compiled into a single submission of no more than 25 digital pages, excluding covers, table of contents, and project lists. All documents must be submitted as searchable PDFs, and firms must demonstrate familiarity with and commitment to using Trimble Unity Construct and Bluebeam Revu for project documentation and collaboration. Performance is centered on Texas Tech University System campuses in Lubbock, Texas, with full compliance expected with TTUS Design and Building Standards, Texas Accessibility Standards, the Americans with Disabilities Act, FM Global guidelines, and applicable local and state codes. The Construction Manager-Agent will provide comprehensive preconstruction and construction-phase services, including programming, design coordination, budgeting, scheduling, value engineering, quality control, punchlist management, and final closeout documentation. The Program Director from Facilities Planning and Construction serves as the primary administrative representative with oversight authority, though no named Contracting Officer’s Representative or Procurement Contracting Officer is designated. Contractors must affirm compliance with the Texas Public Information Act and be prepared to assist in defending against public records requests. Veteran-owned businesses may self-identify using VetHUB Certification, though this is informational only and not a requirement. Firms must also disclose any pending claims or ethical conflicts and submit Form 1295 if required under Texas ethics rules. No U.S. Government Contractor clauses from FAR or DFARS are directly applied, but