CMR for DPS Pierce Office New Construction

1. SCOPE: In accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 2269, Subchapter F, Construction Manager-at-Risk Method, and Rules and Procedures adopted by the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC), TFC is requesting qualifications for a Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMR) to collaborate with the new construction of the DPS Pierce facility located at 19692 US-59 El Campo, TX 77437, hereinafter described as TFC Project #25-012-2570. This Project will be administered by TFC. This procurement will be a two-step award process with a two-part work requirement.
   1. Step One of the solicitation will include a submittal of company experience and qualifications focusing on projects of similar size and type. Respondents will be evaluated on experience and qualifications, as detailed in Section V, Submission Requirements.
   2. Step Two of the solicitation will include only the highest ranked five or fewer Respondents from Step One who will be asked to provide pricing and may participate in interviews.
2. CONSTRUCTION BUDGET: Respondents to the RFQ should consider the estimated “Construction Budget” to be Five million six hundred eighty thousand dollars ($5,680,000.00), including Pre-construction Management fees, Construction Management fees, and Cost of Work.

Project Details

• Reference ID: RFQ #0007110
• Department: Facilities Design & Construction
• Department Head: Mark Diaz (Director of Project Management)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-07-07T17:00:00.000Z
• Answers Posted By: 2026-07-10T22:00:00.000Z
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-06-30T15:00:00.000Z — Online via Zoom

Meetings & Milestones

Evaluation Criteria

• HSP Review (100 pts)
• Relevant Experience and Qualifications (40 pts) —
  1. 1. Relevant Experience:
        1. Complete and submit the Attachment C, Contractor’s Qualification Form.
        2. Respondent should also provide free-form narrative that describes in detail any qualifications and other projects not enumerated on Attachment C, Contractor’s Qualifications Form.
• Methodology (30 pts) —

  b) Methodology:  <30 pts.>

  1. 1. 1. 1. Proposed Methodology: A detailed plan outlining the methodology intended to be employed by the Respondent that demonstrates the processes of implementation regarding the requirements of the RFQ Scope of Work into a realized and finished project. This shall include, but not be limited to:
              1. Processes and techniques used execute the Work; Pre-Construction; Construction, Completion and Activation, and Warranty;
              2. Methodologies for identification and resolution of project challenges;
              3. Value engineering;
              4. Cost Management System, including reporting of budget and cost components to the TFC/Project Team
              5. Developing and maintaining schedules; Approach to change orders during construction.
              6. Coordination of work with subcontractors and/or consultants.
              7. Strategies for minimizing/mitigating impacts from cost escalation.
              8. Given the labor and subcontracting challenges that may be experienced during this project, describe strategies to minimize/mitigate these potential impacts to cost and schedule.
              9. Contract Resolution and Closeout.

   

• Quality Control and Safety Program (10 pts) —

  c) Quality Control Program & Safety Program:  <10 pts.>

  1. 1. Quality Assurance: The Respondent shall provide a description of the firm’s quality assurance processes and program, and the name and job title of the person in the organization who oversees said program.
     2. Quality Control: Vendor shall describe its quality requirements and means of measurement.  Provide process flow charts on how quality is maintained and achieved. The Respondent shall describe the firm’s policy regarding establishing quality control processes similar to ISO 9000 and other in-place controls for adherence to budget, quality, safety and schedule. TFC reserves the right to require a copy of the Quality Control Manual, which, if awarded, may become an exhibit to the contract.
     3. Safety Program and Safety Record:
        1. Safety Program:
           1. Indicate the name and job title of the person in your organization who manages your safety program.
           2. Provide a description of your firm’s safety program.
           3. TFC reserves the right to require a copy of your safety manual if your firm's proposal is scored within the highest range of proposals, which will become a Contract Document after award.
        2. Contractor’s Safety Record:
           1. Provide the company’s workers' compensation experience modification rate (EMR) for the last five years as part of the submittal. This shall be submitted in your response on your insurance carrier’s letterhead.
• Litigation (100 pts) —

  d) Litigation:        <Pass/Fail>

  1. 1. 1. Provide details of all past or pending litigation or administrative claims involving Respondent within the past five (5) years. Failure to provide this information may be grounds for disqualification.
        2. Respondents involved in litigation with owners, subcontractors, or A/E firms, depending upon the circumstances, may be disqualified at the sole discretion of TFC.

Submission Requirements

• I certify that I have read, understood and agree to the terms in this solicitation, and that I am authorized to submit this response on behalf of my company. (required)
• Package 1 - Non-Scored Documentation (required) —

  Attachment A - Execution of Submittal

  Copy of Original Bid Bond

• Package 2 - HSP (required) —

  Attachment D HSP and backup documentation of Good Faith Effort 

• Package 3 - Scored Documentation (required) —
  1. 1. 1. Company Information
        2. Attachment C – CMR Qualification Form
        3. Methodology
        4. Quality/Safety Programs & Safety Record, and
        5. Litigation History
• Pricing (required) —
  • Choose Option 1 when you have set line items, for example:
    • This is a quote for goods or commodities.
    • This is a public works bid, with a pricing table that can be uploaded into OpenGov Procurement from an Excel spreadsheet.
    • Seeking services for hourly rate schedules.
  • Choose Option 2 when you need vendors to provide you with the line items. 
• Evaluation Committee? (required) —

  Will there be an evaluation committee to review the proposals and score them based on weights and multiple criteria?

• Procurement and/or Project Contact —

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