One-Step Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) – Bell County Courthouse Security & Courtroom Upgrade

Bell County is soliciting one‑step proposals from qualified Construction Manager‑at‑Risk (CMAR) firms to execute security and courtroom upgrades at the historic Bell County Courthouse in Belton, TX. The project includes demolition and reconstruction of a second‑floor courtroom, installation of ballistic‑rated entry doors, advanced audio‑visual systems, millwork, stonework, seating, flooring, and associated electrical and IT infrastructure. The CMAR will handle pre‑construction services such as constructability review, estimating, value‑engineering, logistics, and phasing, then manage the turnkey construction phase. The total construction budget is approximately $700,000, with work slated to begin in November 2026 and complete by March 2027. The courthouse will remain partially occupied, requiring careful public‑access management, noise and dust control, and security compliance throughout construction. • Scope: courtroom demolition/rebuild, ballistic‑rated entry door, AV/IT upgrades, millwork, stonework, flooring, electrical and security systems. • Delivery method: One‑step CMAR (pre‑construction + construction). • Budget: ~$700,000. • Schedule: RFP due 6 Oct 2026; award 2 Nov 2026; construction Dec 2026 – Mar 2027. • Site constraints: historic building, occupied courthouse, limited public access, need for daily security of work areas. • Required qualifications: licensed CMAR contractor with experience in institutional/secure facilities and AV integration.