# City of Laredo Ionwave #RFP FY24-ENG-52-C

Construction Manager-At-Risk Services for Plaza Theatre Preservation and Restoration

**Posted:** September 27, 2026
**Respond By:** October 19, 2026
**Identifier:** RFP FY24-ENG-52-C
**NAICS:** 236220, 541310

The City of Laredo Engineering Department is seeking proposals from short-listed general contractors for Construction Manager-At-Risk (CMAR) services for the Plaza Theatre Preservation and Restoration project.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of Laredo Engineering Department
- Scope of Work:
  - Interior renovation and selective reconstruction of the historic Plaza Theatre
  - Integration of new building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)
  - Construction of a new adjacent infill structure to support theater operations and accessibility
  - Preconstruction services: cost estimating, scheduling, constructability review
  - Bidding services: coordination of bids, selection of trade contractors
  - Construction services: demolition, restoration, new construction, MEP systems, and finishes
- Requirements:
  - Submission of a bid bond equal to 5% of the estimated $8,400,000 project budget
  - Guaranteed maximum price proposal required
  - Only firms previously short-listed by the City Council are eligible to respond
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
- Estimated project budget: $8,400,000

### Description

The City of Laredo is soliciting proposals from short-listed general contractors for Construction Management-At-Risk services for the Plaza Theatre Preservation and Restoration project. The project involves interior renovation of the historic theater, selective reconstruction, integration of new building systems, and construction of a new adjacent infill structure to support theater operations and accessibility improvements. The CMAR will provide preconstruction services, bidding services, and construction services, including cost estimating, scheduling, and guaranteed maximum price proposal. The estimated project budget is $8,400,000.00, and proposals are due by October 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time.

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