CMAR 5297 I.D.E.A.L. Research Facility

The New Mexico State University (NMSU) is seeking a Construction Manager‑at‑Risk (CMAR) to deliver the I.D.E.A.L. Research Facility, a multidisciplinary research building that will house cleanroom, semiconductor testing labs, chemical wet‑labs, a high‑bay testing area, and an AI/ML server room. The CMAR will be responsible for pre‑construction services, cost estimating, procurement management, construction execution, commissioning, and close‑out under an AIA A133‑2019 contract with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of approximately $21 M. • Scope includes new building construction (≈15,000‑18,000 sf) with specialized zones: ISO Class 6‑7 cleanroom (~3,200 sf), high‑bay testing area, chemical laboratories, and a 400‑600 sf AI/ML server room. • CMAR duties cover constructability reviews, schedule development, long‑lead‑item procurement, risk management, safety/quality programs, and coordination of multiple design professionals. • Project budget totals $27.59 M (including design, construction, contingencies); the CMAR fee is expected to be a percentage of the GMP, with bonding capacity of at least $25.5 M required. • Timeline: solicitation opened 9 Oct 2026; site‑visit 14 Oct 2026; SOQ due 2 Nov 2026; award expected 18 Dec 2026; construction to start 16 Jun 2027 and reach substantial completion by 15 May 2028. • Preference points are available for New Mexico resident or veteran businesses, encouraging local participation.