This RFQ seeks a qualified Construction Manager‑at‑Risk (CM‑at‑Risk) to lead the design‑build execution of a major renovation and expansion of Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory in Warminster, PA. The project involves renewing the existing 23,800 sf secure laboratory, adding roughly 10,000 sf of new lab/office space, comprehensive MEP upgrades, site improvements, a new emergency generator, an external electrical building, replacement lift installation, demolition of modular trailers, and integration of advanced security, telecommunications, and AV systems. The CM‑at‑Risk will develop a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), coordinate closely with the university’s A/E team, manage phasing and sequencing, and ensure compliance with stringent security and federal funding requirements.
• Renovation & expansion of a 23,800 sf secure research facility plus ~10,000 sf new construction.
• Comprehensive MEP, security, telecom, AV, and emergency power system design and installation.
• CM‑at‑Risk delivery with GMP contract; coordination with university, ARL, and Johnson Controls.
• Project schedule spans design start late‑June 2026 to construction completion late January 2029.
• Qualification submission required by 12 p.m. on June 18 2026 (two single‑sided A3 PDF pages).