Opportunity

University of New Mexico Sciquest #1363943

Award for Construction Manager at Risk for School of Medicine Expansion at UNM Health Sciences Center

Posted

February 13, 2026

Respond By

February 20, 2026

Identifier

1363943

NAICS

236220

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (UNMHSC) has awarded a contract for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the expansion of its School of Medicine facility at the Gateway Site in Albuquerque, NM. - Government Buyer: - University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (UNMHSC) - Project Scope: - Construction of a new, state-of-the-art School of Medicine facility - Approximately 330,000 gross square feet - Consolidation of education, research, simulation, and student support spaces - Includes teaching and research laboratories, simulation and clinical training environments, classrooms, offices, research areas, collaboration spaces, and public zones - Facility designed for flexibility, sustainability, and future expansion - Procurement Details: - CMAR delivery method used - Two-step selection process for contractor - Minimum bonding capacity required: $445 million - Total project budget: $600 million - Estimated Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP): $445 million - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must hold appropriate license and registration - Significant bonding capacity required - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned in the award notice.

Description

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is undertaking the construction of a new approximately 330,000 gross square foot School of Medicine facility at the Gateway Site in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The project will consolidate education, research, simulation, and student support spaces into a state-of-the-art building featuring teaching and research laboratories, simulation and clinical training environments, classrooms, offices, and collaboration spaces. The facility will incorporate flexible systems, sustainable design strategies, and future expansion capacity to support long-term growth in medical education and research. The procurement process involves a two-step selection for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contractor, with minimum qualifications including a contractor's license, registration, and a minimum bonding capacity of $445 million. The total project budget is $600 million, with an estimated Guaranteed Maximum Price of $445 million.

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