Riley Campus Student Housing & Academic Building – Construction Management at Risk Services

Mississippi State University is seeking a qualified construction management‑at‑risk (CMaR) firm to provide full‑time pre‑construction and construction management services for a new student housing facility (≈ 50‑75 apartments) and an academic building (≥ 36,000 sq ft) on the Riley Campus in Meridian, MS. The CMaR will assist with design development, cost estimating, and will submit a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) after construction documents are completed, then manage quality, schedule, and cost during construction, potentially across phased deliveries. The contract will be awarded based on “most qualified” criteria, with a short‑listing, interview, and negotiation process. The solicitation is limited to firms licensed in Mississippi with prior CM‑at‑Risk experience. • Scope includes shared site infrastructure, student housing, and an academic building; design‑assist and full‑construction management required. • Pre‑construction phase runs Aug 2026‑Mar 2027, with construction notice‑to‑proceed in May 2027 (housing) and Sep 2027 (academic). • Submission must be a USB flash drive delivered by 2 PM on Aug 18, 2026; no extensions or reimbursements for proposal costs.