Pre-Solicitation Notification for upcoming Request for Proposals for a Construction...

Location:	Texas
Posted:	Dec 13, 2025
Due:	Feb 19, 2026
Agency:	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	U - Education and Training Services Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO PROCURE

In accordance with Texas Government Code 2262.051 The Infrastructure Division of Texas Parks

and Wildlife Department (TPWD) intends to issue a Request for Proposal for Construction

Manager-at-Risk (CMR).

Project Name

Project Location

Project Number

Centennial Park Development

Bear Creek State Park

1112553

925-44 General Construction Management,

Scheduling, Cost Estimation Engineering

918-31 Construction Consulting

NIGP Class / Item Codes

914-00

914-84

Construction Services, Trades, New

Construction

Trade Services, Construction (Not otherwise

specified

Construction Estimate

$65,000,000 - $75,000,000

This is a pre-solicitation notice for the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) solicitation, to be

advertised in January 2026. This notice is not a request for proposal or qualifications submission.

General Scope of Work

Project No. 1112553 titled “Centennial Park Development” is being solicited to develop a newly

acquired 1,720.77-acre ranch tract in Uvalde County for a new Texas State Park. The acquired

property is situated ten miles southeast of existing Garner State Park at Latitude 29°33’19.21”N;

Longitude 99°40’59.79”W.

TPWD plans for the fully constructed park to include but not be limited to:

• Park entry and monument signage

• Electrical access gate(s)

• Paved Roadways

• Gravel Roadways

• Parkwide directional signage

• Operational Facilities to include Park Headquarters, staff residences, park host sites,

maintenance yard and supporting buildings

• Day Use Facilities to include trailheads, multi-use trails, picnic areas, group pavilion(s),

amphitheater, Nature Center, playground, wildlife viewing areas, restrooms and associated

parking areas

• Overnight Facilities to include developed and primitive camping areas, mini-cabins, screened

shelters, restrooms and associated parking areas

• Site utilities including a public water system, wastewater treatment facilities, electrical

infrastructure, telecommunications infrastructure, radio tower and associated infrastructure

Notice of Intent to Procure 2023_0818

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Bear Creek State Park

New Park Development

• Sustainable systems

• Site demolition

• Historic structures renovation / reuse

Project No. 1112553

Construction Manager-at-Risk Deliverables

PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES associated with CONSTRUCTION PACKAGE 1 (Early Work

Package): The project calendar allows a limited period for Pre-Construction Services associated

Construction Package 1; the Early Work Package. At the time of anticipated CMR contract award,

Construction Documents are expected to be developed to the stage of 75% completion. However,

the Contractor shall collaborate with TPWD and its Architects and Engineers to review and comment

on the Construction Documents, provide guidance on constructability, value engineering,

construction phasing and schedule optimization. The services during Pre-Construction shall include

attending meetings, plan reviews, constructability reviews and cost estimating.

TPWD plans for the Pre-Construction effort for Construction Package 1 (Early Work Package) to

begin mid-June 2026 and conclude at the end of July 2026.

CONSTRUCTION PACKAGE 1; the EARLY WORK PACKAGE

Following the limited Pre-Construction Services phase for Construction Package 1, the Contractor

will receive completed construction drawings and specifications for Construction Package 1; the

Early Work Package. The Contractor shall facilitate bidding and selection of labor in accordance with

state requirements for good faith effort to engage Historically Underutilized Businesses and provide

a complete price for the construction of the work that includes any construction management and

general conditions fees.

The components of Package 1 are minimal facilities needed for initial public day use and operational

supports at the site. These include but are not limited to:

• Demolish existing fencing, gates, and small structures

• New entry drive and turnaround with electric automatic gate

• Entry and wayfinding signage

• New fencing

• Trailhead and parking for up to 50 vehicles

• Vault toilet (2 single use toilets with storage)

• Accessible trail loop

• Picnic sites

• Refurbishing existing two-track roads (2 miles) for natural surface trails

• Revegetation and landscaping

TPWD expects to award costs of work by September 2026 and estimates an approximate 180-day

performance period, resulting in the Park opening for initial public use in February 2027.

PHASE 2 PRE-CONSTRUCTION:

The awarded Contractor shall collaborate with TPWD and its Architects and Engineers during the

completion of construction documents, including review and comment exercises on Schematic

Design; 50% and 100% Design Development; and 50%, 95% and 100% Construction Documents.

The Contractor’s expertise will be used to guide value engineering, constructability decisions,

construction phasing, and ultimately set the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) within the limits

established by the contract. The services during Pre-Construction shall include attending meetings,

plan reviews, constructability reviews and cost estimating. TPWD plans for the Pre-Construction

effort to begin no later than September 2026.

Notice to Bidders (2022_0215)

Bear Creek State Park

New Park Development

Project No. 1112553

PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION:

In accordance with the approved schedule and GMP, the Contractor shall facilitate bidding and

selection of labor in accordance with state requirements for good faith effort to engage Historically

Underutilized Businesses. The Contractor shall provide for all materials, installations, labor,

coordination, management and supervisory activities necessary to complete construction of the

project in accordance with the drawings, specifications and other contract documents that will be

prepared by the Architect, Engineers and TPWD. TPWD plans for Phase 2 construction to conclude

by August 2029 to allow for the opening of the full Park in September 2029.

Detailed information about the requirements and selection process will be provided in the

solicitation documents.

Upon issuance of the solicitation, information will be available electronically on Texas’ Electronic

State Business Daily.

Notice to Bidders (2022_0215)

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Pre-Solicitation Notification for upcoming Request for Proposals for a Construction Manager-At Risk project delivery.

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