New Mexico State University CMAR 5297 I.D.E.A.L. Research Facility RFP 2027-RFP-903
New Mexico State University-Dona AnaHigher Ed · Las Cruces, NM- Due
- Nov 2, 2026
- 13 days left
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Cole Collins
- (575) 914-3744
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New Mexico State University is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for project 2027-RFP-903 covering building construction services, higher education capital improvement projects, general construction, heavy construction, and trade construction services for the CMAR 5297 I.D.E.A.L. Research Facility. Proposals are due by November 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST via the Pistol Pete's Bidding System portal. Requirements include a valid CID license, active New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions public works registration, a surety letter confirming single-project bonding capacity of not less than $25,500,000, and adherence to New Mexico Procurement Code.
Construction Manager at Risk CMAR Qualifications, Budget and Schedule Performance, Project Team and Organization, Preconstruction Approach and Risk Response, Local Market Approach, Safety, Quality, Closeout, and Commissioning, Capacity, Workload, and Financial Responsibility
SUMMARY
New Mexico State University is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for project 2027-RFP-903 covering building construction services, higher education capital improvement projects, general construction, heavy construction, and trade construction services for the CMAR 5297 I.D.E.A.L. Research Facility.
Proposals are due by November 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST via the Pistol Pete's Bidding System portal. Requirements include a valid CID license, active New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions public works registration, a surety letter confirming single-project bonding capacity of not less than $25,500,000, and adherence to New Mexico Procurement Code.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
12- Construction Manager at Risk CMAR Qualifications
- Budget and Schedule Performance
- Project Team and Organization
- Preconstruction Approach and Risk Response
- Local Market Approach
- Safety
- Quality
- Closeout
- Commissioning
- Capacity
- Workload
- Financial Responsibility
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
- Non-Collusion Form
- Letter of Transmittal
- Valid CID License
- Active New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions registration
- Bonding Capacity Letter
- Submit to
- https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=NMSU
- Reported agency
- New Mexico State University
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 2, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=NMSU. For questions, contact Cole Collins.
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