CMAR RFP - Virtual Production Institute Fort Worth - Fort Worth, 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 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; 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 Virtual Production Institute Fort Worth (#02-3498) for Texas A&M University in Fort Worth, Texas.

The Planning Amount for the project is **$33,450,000**, which includes an Amount Available for Construction Contract (AACC) of **$19,905,745**. Fees, furnishings, other work, miscellaneous expenses, and contingencies make up the balance of the Planning Amount.

The Texas A&M University System Office of Facilities Planning & Construction (FP&C) [...] 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; 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 Virtual Production Institute Fort Worth (#02-3498) for Texas A&M University in Fort Worth, Texas.

The 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. [...] 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 RFP provides the information necessary to prepare and submit Proposals including fee proposals and general conditions prices.

**The RFP package/documents must be accessed and responded to within e-Builder.** The following link provides access to the RFP package/documents: https://tinyurl.com/3wwthpsp

Follow the instructions on the link to get registered within e-Builder. All addendums, if any will be posted within this e-Builder site and NOT on the ESBD posting.

FP&C will accept proposals uploaded to e-Builder until **2:00 p.m. CST, Thursday, November 19, 2026**. e-Builder will not allow uploads after the deadline. No exceptions will be allowed for late submittals.

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.

State of Texas Subcontracting Plan (SP) form is **required**. Questions may be directed to the Procurement team at so-hubprogram@tamus.edu.