# Texas DIR/ESBD #0008689

Construction Manager-at-Risk services for DSHS Public Health Laboratory 2

**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** January 07, 2027
**Identifier:** 0008689
**NAICS:** 236220

The Texas Facilities Commission is seeking a Construction Manager-at-Risk for a new public health laboratory in Austin.
- **Government buyer:** Texas Facilities Commission (TFC), administering the project for the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
- **Project:** DSHS Public Health Laboratory 2, a new 220,000-square-foot facility comprising about 200,000 GSF of BSL-1/BSL-2 laboratory space and a separate 20,000-GSF BSL-3 facility. Planned functions include newborn screening and genetic sequencing.
- **Services requested:** Preconstruction collaboration, estimating, scheduling, constructability and value-engineering reviews, bid packaging and subcontractor selection, construction oversight, coordination, documentation, training, closeout, and warranty management.
- **Budget/value:** The RFQ gives an estimated construction budget of $220 million; the notice lists an estimated value of $200 million.
- **Notable requirements:** Subcontracting must comply with VetHUB requirements. The agreement template also calls for BIM coordination, project insurance and performance/payment bonds, and background checks for on-site personnel. The Guaranteed Maximum Price and construction schedule are to be established later.
- **Timing:** Preconstruction is estimated at 280 working days and construction at 910 working days. Construction is to begin within 10 calendar days after the construction Notice to Proceed. Warranty-management duties continue for one year after substantial completion.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product manufacturers, CMR firm, architect/engineer, or other commercial vendors are identified.

### Description

The Texas Facilities Commission seeks qualifications from a Construction Manager-at-Risk to provide pre-construction and construction management services for the Department of State Health Services Public Health Laboratory 2 in Austin, Texas. The procurement uses a two-step award process: Step One evaluates company experience and qualifications, along with a subcontracting plan; Step Two invites pricing proposals from the five or fewer highest-ranked respondents. The RFQ lists an estimated construction budget of $220,000,000, while the solicitation details state an estimated value of $200,000,000. Qualifications and the subcontracting plan are due January 7, 2027, at 3:00 PM.

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