El Paso County Ionwave #26-008 Addendum 2

El Paso County, Texas is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to oversee the construction of a new Animal Shelter Facility at the El Paso County Jail Annex. - Government Buyer: - El Paso County, Texas, Purchasing Department - Key contacts include Karen L. Davidson (Purchasing Department), Norma Rivera Palacios (Director of Public Works), and Araceli Hernandez (Purchasing Department) - Project Scope: - Construction of a new Animal Shelter Facility, including: - Administrative offices, adoption center, veteran services space, kennels, outdoor recreation areas - Support spaces for an inmate animal care program - Connection to the existing Jail Annex - Security improvements, parking, and site drainage - Coordination with IT, furniture, commissioning, and security device vendors - Architect: Exigo Architects - Services Requested: - Comprehensive CMAR services covering preconstruction and construction phases - Responsibilities include schedule development, cost estimating, subcontractor solicitation, construction supervision, safety program administration, and project closeout - Coordination with owner-sourced vendors and compliance with all legal, bond, and code requirements - Notable Requirements: - Estimated project budget: $20–25 million (Guaranteed Maximum Price up to $25 million) - Substantial insurance and bonding requirements - Open book, collaborative process - Adherence to sustainability principles (e.g., LEED) - Background checks for all on-site personnel - Evaluation based on qualifications, scope, and price; contract may be lump sum or line item - No specific OEMs or products are mandated; basis-of-design products and manufacturers will be evaluated during design - Proposal submission may be electronic or hardcopy; includes pre-proposal conference and public bid opening - Place of Performance: - El Paso County Jail Annex property, 12501 E. Montana, El Paso, TX 79938 - Additional addresses for contracting and pre-proposal activities in El Paso, TX

El Paso County, Texas is soliciting proposals for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to oversee the construction of a new Animal Shelter Facility located at the El Paso County Jail Annex. The project includes administrative offices, adoption center, kennels, outdoor recreation areas, and support spaces, with a budget of approximately $25 million. The CMAR will be responsible for coordinating all project work, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, and managing the project schedule and budget. Proposals may be submitted electronically or as hard copies, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for March 17, 2026, and the proposal due date on April 9, 2026.