What the buyer needs
AI summaryNew Mexico State University seeks Construction Manager at Risk services for the NMSU I.D.E.A.L. Research Facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The project provides a multidisciplinary energy research, testing, demonstration, workforce-development, laboratory, office, and collaboration facility featuring flexible labs, training areas, and semiconductor and power-electronics test laboratories with scientific-level electrical distribution, isolated grounding, protection, and high-power test areas. Eligible respondents are limited to onshore USA organizations that meet minimum qualifications, contractor licensing, public works registration, bonding, insurance, and debarment requirements. Interested firms must submit Step 1 Statements of Qualifications by November 2, 2026, without any pricing or cost information. The Selection Committee will evaluate Step 1 qualifications to shortlist three to five respondents for Step 2 fee and cost proposals, followed by Step 3 interviews. Step 2 proposals require a CMAR Contractor Fee, a five percent proposal bond, and confirmation of payment and performance bond capacity.
Scope of work
- Preconstruction services, constructability review, and cost estimating
- Schedule coordination and monthly Project controls reports
- Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development on an open-book basis
- Procurement management and subcontractor/supplier bid evaluation
- Construction management and superintendence of the Work
- Coordination of third-party cleanroom certification
- Closeout, commissioning, O&M manuals, and warranty support
- Design to minimum LEED Silver certification in coordination with Design Professional
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Step 1 RFQ Score | 40% |
| Step 2 Fee/Cost Proposal | 25% |
Minimum qualifications
- Valid New Mexico contractor's license under Chapter 60, Article 13 NMSA 1978
- Public works registration per NMSA 1978, Section 13-4-13.1
- Minimum bonding capacity of $25,500,000.00 from an authorized New Mexico surety
- Certification that neither respondent nor key principals are debarred
Documents to include with your response
- Statement of Qualifications (Step 1)
- Copy of valid contractor's license with number, classification, and expiration date
- Evidence of public works registration
- Bond capacity letter from an authorized surety
- Workers' compensation experience modification rate (EMR) on insurance carrier's letterhead
- Letter of Transmittal acknowledging receipt of addenda
- Fee/cost proposal and pricing form (Step 2, for shortlisted respondents)
- Proposal bond of 5% of Total Proposal (Step 2)
How to submit
- Instructions
- No maximum page count for Step 1 Statement of Qualifications; concise proposals requested.