AE RFQ - West Campus Vivarium - College Station, Texas Follow Solicitation

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) and Texas A&M University, is soliciting statements of qualifications for selection of an Architect/Engineer (A/E) firm for the West Campus Vivarium at Texas A&M University project (#02-3457) located in College Station, Texas in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

The new West Campus Vivarium is projected to encompass approximately 68,890 gross square feet, featuring extensive cage wash areas, large and small capacity animal holding rooms, and versatile procedure rooms to accommodate a wide range of research activities.

The new West Campus Vivarium is projected to encompass approximately 68,890 gross square feet, featuring extensive cage wash areas, large and small capacity animal holding rooms, and versatile procedure rooms to accommodate a wide range of research activities. Research and administrative functions currently located in the Laboratory Animal Care Building (LARR) building will relocate to this new facility.

As part of this project, the existing LARR building will be decommissioned, hazardous materials will be abated, and the facility will be demolished, once the users have vacated. This work will be considered a Priority 1 expense.

The new West Campus Vivarium facility is programmed to meet both current and future research needs, ensuring compliance with federal agency requirements, including those from the USDA and NIH (PHS), as well as accreditation standards set by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC). [...] This facility will be located off Agronomy Road, adjacent to the Office of the State Chemist building. The large buildable area on the site allows for future expansion for both the West Campus Vivarium and the Office of the State Chemist.

The planning amount for the project is **$135,000,000**, which includes an Amount Available for Construction Contract (AACC) of **$98,477,732**. Fees, furnishings, other work, miscellaneous expenses, and contingencies make up the balance of the Planning Amount.

This RFQ is the first step in the process for selecting a firm. The RFQ provides the information necessary to prepare and submit Qualifications for consideration by the Owner. The Owner may select the top three (3) or more of the top ranked qualified respondents to present their qualifications during an interview.

The RFQ package/documents must be accessed and responded to within **e-Builder**. The following link provides access to the RFQ package/documents: https://tinyurl.com/35hhzkpp

To assist respondents in completing the required State of Texas Subcontracting Plan (SP) form, the office of Procurement & Business Services developed a brief tutorial addressing common errors and questions. Questions regarding completion of this form may be sent by email to so-hubprogram@tamus.edu.

All addendums if any will be posted within this e-Builder site and not on this ESBD posting.

FP&C will accept statement of qualification submissions uploaded to e-Builder until **2:00 p.m. Central Time, Tuesday, November 10, 2026**.