Site work and new construction of an educational facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Completed plans call for the construction of a educational facility.

Construction of the Virtual Production Institute Fort Worth facility, including pre-construction services such as constructability guidance, cost estimation, construction scheduling, and complete construction services. In support of the 88th and 89th Texas Legislature's commitment to developing the workforce and use of virtual production processes in Texas, the Virtual Production Institute (VPI) within the College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts (PVFA) plans to develop a large virtual production stage and accompanying facilities on the Texas A&M Fort Worth campus. This facility will feature a 10,000 square foot stage, making it among the largest such facilities in Texas. This stage is one of four commissioned by the VPI. It will replace a stage space currently leased from a private partner in Fort Worth. The primary function of the facility will be education. Secondary functions include the research and development of virtual production tools and processes, the production of creative works serving the university and The Texas A&M University System (A&M System) agencies, and the rental use of the stage by commercial partners. The secondary functions will include participation by Texas A&M students as education and training opportunities. Virtual production involves the combination of high-fidelity real-time scenes, human computer interaction, physics simulation, sensor-based systems, and autonomous systems. These capabilities underpin expanding instructional and applied research activities across visualization, digital art, performance technology, and interactive media. The film and media industries utilize virtual production to create incamera visual effects (ICVFX) through which live actors and physical sets are combined with imagery displayed on large walls of LED screens to create a visual environment that integrates real, augmented, and virtual elements. This technique is transferable to uses in simulation and training, the development of advanced manufacturing involving human factors, live performances, and other areas of development important to the state's economy. Any questions regarding this RFP shall be directed to: Lee Gibson The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction 301 Tarrow Street, 2nd Floor College Station, Texas 77840-7896 Phone: (979) 777-6588 E-mail: lgibson@tamus.edu