Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Fort Worth, Texas. Completed plans call for the construction of a educational facility; laboratory facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction (FP&C) on behalf of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System (Owner) is accepting proposals for the selection process to enter into a contract with a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) firm to provide pre-construction services such as constructability guidance, cost estimates, and construction schedules; upon approval by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP); and perform complete construction services consistent with the CMAR construction delivery process as utilized by The Texas A&M University System for the Research & Innovation Building. Texas A&M-Fort Worth (A&M-Fort Worth) is a multi-phase campus development on the southeast side of downtown Fort Worth. The urban campus will bring together multiple members of the A&M System in a new model of higher education, creating an environment for multidisciplinary interaction between academic programs, innovative research, state agencies, and industry partners. The shared vision of this urban campus is to create a hub for collaboration between key Fort Worth industries and top research, education, and workforce training assets of the A&M System. The shared goal is to spur business and job growth in one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and throughout North Texas. The Research and Innovation Building A Project will function as the central hub for public and private research development activities on the A&M-Fort Worth campus. The Planning Amount for this project will be defined as part of the pre-construction efforts. This RFP is the process for selecting a CMAR firm for the project as provided by Texas Education Code 51.782(e). The RFP provides the information necessary to prepare and submit Proposals, including fee proposals and general conditions prices. The Owner will rank the Respondents in the order that they provide the "best value" for the Owner based on the published selection criteria and on the ranking evaluations. Interviews of CMAR firms may follow at the Owner's option. Any questions regarding this RFP shall be directed to: Russ Wallace The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction Phone: (979) 458-7000 E-mail: rwallace@rkci.com