This is a Request for Qualification Statements (RFQS) for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services on an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) basis. The process involves two steps: first, submitting qualification statements, and second, submitting cost proposals for shortlisted firms. A pre-response meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2026. The deadline for submitting qualification statements is May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Responses can be uploaded to the e-bidding portal or delivered to the Purchasing and Contract Administration office. The estimated total value for projects over the next five to seven years is approximately $813,000,**** must meet minimum qualifications related to financial stability, bonding capacity, and insurance. The scope of work includes preconstruction services and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) proposals for various construction projects at Alamo Colleges District properties. Alamo Colleges District reserves the right to terminate contracts if funds are unavailable or for convenience. The selection process will be based on established criteria, with a two-step approach. The anticipated schedule includes RFQS advertisement, pre-response meeting, and qualification response deadline. Offerors must submit complete responses and acknowledge all addenda. Insurance requirements must be met within ten calendar days of notification of selection. Public information is governed by the Texas Public Information Act. Contracts will be in the form of the Alamo Colleges District standard CMAR agreement. Questions regarding the RFQS must be submitted in writing to ***@***. *. * seven calendar days prior to the response deadline. Alamo Colleges District reserves the right to reject any or all responses and to waive irregularities. No reimbursement for costs incurred in preparing proposals will be provided. Offerors must be qualified and licensed. Alamo Colleges District is exempt from Texas sales and use taxes. A disclosure of interested parties is required for contracts over $1,000,000. Communication with district personnel outside of authorized purchasing staff is prohibited. Offerors are encouraged to discuss their ability to develop paid student internship opportunities. Alamo Colleges District promotes collaboration and student success. Business-to-business (B2B) integration with the e-procurement system is expected. Civil Rights Act provisions will be ensured. Incomplete proposals may be rejected. Alamo Colleges District may obtain information from any lawful source regarding respondents. The evaluation of responses will be based on general qualifications (organization, experience, management) and project-specific qualifications (fee proposal). Minimum qualifications include financial stability, bonding capacity, and insurance. Project experience will be evaluated based on construction value, completed work, and current work. Project management will be assessed on proposed plans, organizational charts, and problem-solving strategies. Responses are limited to eighty printed pages. Submittals must include a table of contents and be paginated sequentially. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of addenda. The execution of the offer form is mandatory. Offerors certify non-collusion and affirm that they have not given any economic opportunities to public servants. They also represent and warrant their company's reputation, experience, compliance with laws, and the accuracy of their statements. Offerors agree to defend and indemnify Alamo Colleges District. Payments may be applied to debts owed to the state of Texas. All specifications must be met. A Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ) may be required.
The deadline for submitting qualification statements is May 15, 2026, prior to 2:00 PM CT local time.
The document mentions that typical payment terms for trade contractors or subcontractors will be described by the offeror, and that payments may be applied towards any debt owed to the state of Texas.
The offeror is asked to describe their warranty service support philosophy and warranty service implementation plan for this project.
The selection of qualified offerors will be based on established procedures by the Alamo Colleges District and in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section ****, as a two-step process. The selection criteria and weighted value for each criterion are shown in Section 6. 3 of the RFQS, with Step 1 focusing on general qualifications and Step 2 on project-specific qualifications and fee proposals.
Respondents must meet minimum qualifications including affirming in writing and including with the proposal a letter from their bonding company indicating financial resources for a minimum of $10,000,000 and identifying the offeror's maximum bonding capacity, affirming in writing and including supporting documentation that the firm has the capacity to provide insurance as noted in section 5. 6 and/or participate in an owner controlled insurance program (OCIP), including audited financial statements for the most recent year with an unmodified opinion, and affirming in writing and including supporting documentation that the offeror understands and agrees to all terms, conditions, requirements, and specifications stated within this request for qualifications and contract documents.
The document states that proposers who violate the communication policy may be subject to a range of sanctions including disqualification from competition for the procurement opportunity and/or other future procurement opportunities after board of trustees review.
A pre-response meeting is scheduled, and while not mandatory, attendance is strongly encouraged.
The document does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid or proposals, but it does mention that questions, inquiries, and requests for clarifications must be submitted in writing by a certain date prior to the response deadline.
Incomplete responses, failure to meet minimum qualifications, exceptions or modifications to specifications, failure to provide required documents, and violations of communication policies may lead to disqualification.
The total budget for construction manager at risk services projects is approximately $813,000,**** to be expended over the next five to seven years.
