This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMR) services for the renovation of the Sam Houston Building and the construction of a new annex in Austin, Texas. The project involves preconstruction and construction management services. The submission deadline for qualifications is Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. An optional site visit and pre-submittal teleconference will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Respondents must submit specific documentation, including company information, experience and qualifications, mobilization approach, proposed project schedule, methodology, quality control and safety programs, and litigation history. A bid bond of $25,**** is required. The State Preservation Board (SPB) will award the contract to the vendor whose qualifications and pricing are considered the best value to the state. The contract term is estimated to be 3 years, with a preliminary targeted cumulative construction period of 290 calendar days for the annex. The current funding amount appropriated for this project is $187,163,****. Respondents are responsible for checking the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) website for updates.
The deadline for submission of qualifications proposals is Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.
The CMR will provide warranty management for one year following the date of the letter of substantial completion, including inspections and documentation, as necessary, and a site walk prior to the expiration of the warranty period.
The intent of SPB is to award a contract to the vendor whose qualifications and pricing are considered to be best value to the state.
Respondents will be evaluated on experience and qualifications, mobilization approach, proposed project schedule, methodology and budget/schedule compliance, and quality/safety programs.
Should the contractor fail, neglect, or refuse to begin performance of the contract after receiving the award, the bid security will be forfeited to SPB.
An optional site visit and pre-submittal teleconference will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
The deadline for submission of questions is Monday, April 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
The current funding amount appropriated for this project is $187,163,****.