Texas Tech University System is seeking Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the expansion of the Dental Oral Health Clinic (DOHC) in El Paso, Texas. The project involves renovating up to 13,750 GSF to create new clinic and administrative spaces. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM CT on Monday, June 29, 2026. The estimated project budget is $11,500,000, with a construction budget of $8,500,000 - $9,500,000. The selection will be based on best value. A virtual pre-response meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2026.
Proposals can be uploaded through the Trimble Unity Construct Bid Portal until 3:00 PM, CT, Monday, June 29, 2026. Upload access will be denied after the submission deadline.
The document does not explicitly state payment terms. It mentions monthly payment applications to be submitted simultaneously to the owner and design professionals for approval and certification.
The CMAR will provide post-construction follow-up for the duration of the longest warranty period by a contractor on the project. This includes reviewing and submitting warranty claims and maintaining an owner-approved warranty log.
Texas Tech will rank respondents in the order that they provide best value for Texas Tech based on the published selection criteria.
Respondents must be qualified contractors. The selection will be based on the qualifications of the proposed project team, relevant experience, overall evaluation, experience with higher education and CMAR projects, proposed team performance, CMAR fee percentage, business plan strategy, cost of general conditions, estimated project schedule, quality assurance plan, preconstruction services, RFP content quality, and safety program.
Liquidated damages for late completion are set at $1,**** per calendar day.
The document mentions a pre-response meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 11:00 AM CT, which will be virtual only.
The document does not specify a deadline for challenges or objections.
Submissions that are qualified with conditional clauses or alterations, items not called for in the RFP, or irregularities of any kind are subject to disqualification. Engaging in prohibited communications with Texas Tech personnel involved in the RFP process may also lead to disqualification.
The project budget is $11,500,****.