Facilities Planning and Construction

Newsletter

September 2025 Edition

23-3423 Health Education and Research (McAllen)

Member: Texas A&M Health | Location: McAllen, Texas

PM: Chase Miller

Delivery Method: AE / CMAR

 

👉 Click here to access the full AE RFQ solicitation          Due Date: 09/16/2025

👉 Click here to access the full CMAR RFP solicitation    Due Date: 09/18/2025

 

Scope of Work: The new building will provide a three-story, 48,347-gross-square-foot facility in McAllen, Texas, will be the third building at Texas A&M University's Higher Education Center at McAllen (HECM). Located north of the campus's planned central quad, it will provide student support, education, and research spaces to address regional demand for public health and pharmacy education, as well as general academic and student success needs. The building will include flexible classrooms, specialized teaching and pharmacy labs, clinical skills areas, faculty offices, administrative suites, and a library with study and collaboration spaces. Additional student-focused amenities will feature a testing center, makerspace, innovation studio, lounges, and gathering areas, all integrated with ongoing campus infrastructure, utilities, and parking.

Planning Amount: $50,000,000

AACC: $37,464,000

Anticipated Substantial Completion: November 2028

01-3471 BCDC ALIAS Texas Hangar

Member: The Texas A&M University System on RELLIS Campus | Location: Bryan, Texas

PM: Chase Miller

Delivery Method: AE / CMAR

 

👉 Click here to access the full AE RFQ solicitation          Due Date: 09/23/2025

👉 Click here to access the full CMAR RFP solicitation    Due Date: 09/25/2025

 

Scope of Work: The new center will be an 11,700 GSF (approximately 7,000 NSF) facility located between the existing wastewater treatment plant and the future Pelican Island Bridge, offering public access near campus. Designed to support the Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research, the facility will treat up to 30 turtles across two wards, with dedicated spaces for nutrition, laundry, life systems monitoring, and future clinical expansion. Public outreach features include an entry lounge with non-releasable turtle ambassadors and a viewing gallery into hospital operations. With over 85% of space devoted to clinical use, the Center will enhance research, conservation, and public education and become a key destination for Galveston visitors. 

Planning Amount: $9,150,000

AACC: $6,705,000

Anticipated Substantial Completion: May 2027

02-3466 Fowler, Hughes and Schuhmacher Halls Plumbing Riser Replacement

Member: Texas A&M University

Location: College Station, Texas

PM: David Wilkinson

Delivery Method: AE / CSP

Anticipated Post Date:

RFQ 09/09/2025 

Planning Amount: $10,700,000

AACC: $8,788,204

21-3433 Renovate One-Stop

University Police Dept. Bldg.

Member: East Texas A&M University

Location: Commerce, Texas

PM: Don Montgomery

Delivery Method: AE / CSP

Anticipated Post Date:

RFQ 09/11/2025 

Planning Amount: $9,435,152

AACC: $6,810,000

02-3330 Biology Teaching & Research Building

Member: Texas A&M University

Location: College Station, Texas

PM: Ashley Cottrell

Delivery Method: AE / CMAR

Anticipated Post Dates:

RFQ 09/23/2025                           

RFP 9/25/2025

Planning Amount: $220,000,000

AACC: $164,990,000

06-3453 Texas A&M AgriLife Rio Grande Valley Research Center at McAllen

Member: Texas A&M AgriLife Research

Location: McAllen, Texas

PM: Chase Miller

Delivery Method: AE / CMAR

Anticipated Post Dates:

RFQ 10/07/2025                             

RFP 10/09/2025

Planning Amount: $53,496,884

AACC: $40,122,679

More details about projects and upcoming solicitations are available on the
FP&C Prime and Sub Contracting Opportunities website.

02-3464 Academic Building Exterior Restoration

Member: Texas A&M University

Location: College Station, Texas

Delivery Method: AE / CMAR

Anticipated Post Dates: Oct/Nov 2025

Planning Amount: $30,000,000

AACC: $22,717,013

02-3414 Center for Learning, Arts, & Innovation

Member: Texas A&M University

Location: College Station, Texas

Delivery Method: AE / CMAR

Anticipated Post Dates: Nov/Dec 2025

Planning Amount: $235,000,000

AACC: $172,284,000

04-3468 Innovation Lab

Member: Tarleton State University

Location: Stephenville, Texas

Delivery Method: AE / CMAR

Anticipated Post Dates: Nov/Dec 2025

Planning Amount: $48,000,000

AACC: $35,935,000

02-3466 Discovery Drive Parking Garage

Member: Texas A&M University

Location: College Station, Texas

Delivery Method: AE / CMAR

Anticipated Post Dates: Dec 2025/Jan 2026

Planning Amount: $103,860,000

AACC: $86,300,000

23-3442 Medical Sciences Library Level 1 Renovation

Member: Texas A&M Health

Location: College Station, Texas

Delivery Method: AE / CSP

Anticipated Post Date: Dec 2025/Jan 2026

Planning Amount: $11,600,000

AACC: $8,211,000

26-3469 Campus Sewer Improvements

Member: RELLIS Campus

Location: Bryan, Texas

Delivery Method: DB

Anticipated Post Dates: Dec 2025/Jan 2026

Planning Amount: $12,126,000

AACC: $9,500,000

More details about projects and upcoming solicitations are available on the
FP&C Prime and Sub Contracting Opportunities website.

“The EECU Center is going to give our students a first-class place to compete, perform and come together, and it’s going to bring new events, visitors and opportunities that benefit the whole community,” said Chancellor Hegar. “This is a big win for Tarleton State and for the region. This is what happens when strong institutions and strong partners work together — you create opportunities that will be felt for decades.”   Tarleton News

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Michael Campbell's Project Team 

Ashley Valka, Construction Project Manager

Ashley Cottrell, Senior Project Manager

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PBK Architects

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J. T. Vaughn Construction