RFQ CMAR, Learning Lab, ULL

Location:	Louisiana
Posted:	Jan 7, 2026
Due:	Feb 6, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Louisiana
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	80 - Brushes, Paints, Sealers, and Adhesives
Solicitation No:	115FPC-F.19002506
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK

PART A: PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (Design-Assist) and

PART B: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Learning Lab

University of Louisiana Lafayette - South Campus

Lafayette, Louisiana

Project No. 19-640-23-04, F.19002506

January 7, 2026

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK

ISSUE DATE: January 7, 2026

TITLE:

PART A: PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (Design-Assist) and

PART B: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Learning Lab

University of Louisiana Lafayette - South Campus

Lafayette, Louisiana

Project No. 19-640-23-04, F.19002506

ISSUED BY:

State of Louisiana

Division of Administration

Facility Planning and Control

Claiborne Building

1201 North Third Street, Suite 7-160

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

The electronic submission of “PROPOSALS” (Statements of Qualifications) will be received for the

State of Louisiana by the Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control until 2:00

PM local time, Friday, February 6, 2026, for furnishing the work described herein. The “PROPOSAL”

must be titled “PART A: PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (Design-Assist) and PART B:

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Learning Lab, University of Louisiana Lafayette - South Campus,

Lafayette, Louisiana, Project No. 19-640-23-04, F.19002506” and title indicated in the subject line of the

email.

In compliance with this Request for Qualifications and with all Conditions imposed herein, the undersigned

offers and agrees to furnish services in accordance with the attached signed Proposal.

I certify that I have read and understand this Request for Qualifications and am duly authorized to sign this

proposal for the Proposer. I certify that the language in this document has not been altered in any way and

appears as originally transmitted by the issuing authority.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF FIRM (PROPOSER):

_________________________________ DATE: ________________________________

_________________________________ BY: ________________________________

_________________________________ NAME: ________________________________

_________________________________ TITLE: ________________________________

PHONE: ________________________________

EMAIL: ________________________________

PROPOSAL (including all attachments) shall be submitted in electronic format only and emailed to:

FPC-RFQ@la.gov prior to the stipulated deadline for receipt of Proposals (Statements of

Qualifications).

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK

PART A: PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (Design-Assist) and

PART B: CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Learning Lab

University of Louisiana Lafayette - South Campus

Lafayette, Louisiana

Project No. 19-640-23-04, F.19002506

January 7, 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.0 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

3.0 PROPOSAL INFORMATION

4.0 RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

5.0 EVALUATION AND SELECTION

6.0 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK REQUIREMENTS

7.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

8.0 KEY PROJECT VALUES

9.0 PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (DESIGN-ASSIST) SCOPE OF WORK

10.0 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES SCOPE OF WORK

11.0 PROJECT SCHEDULE

12.0 SAMPLE MATRIX OF PRIOR PROJECTS PORTFOLIO AND KEY PERSONNEL

13.0 SAMPLE WORKSHEET – PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES STAFFING PLAN

14.0 SAMPLE DIVISION OF COST ELEMENTS

15.0 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RFQ ADDENDA

16.0 EXHIBIT A - DRAFT OWNER/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AGREEMENT (AIA A133-2009)

(posted separately via addendum)

17.0 EXHIBIT B - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT (AIA A201-2017)

(posted separately via addendum)

18.0 EXHIBIT C – PROGRAM AND SCHEMATIC DESIGN CONCEPTS (posted separately via

addendum)

19.0 EXHIBIT D – BIM REQUIREMENTS (posted separately via addendum)

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE

The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to solicit Proposals (Statements of

Qualifications) from qualified applicants to award contracts for Part A: Pre-Construction

Services (Design-Assist) and Part B: Construction Services for the State of Louisiana

(herein defined as “State” or “Owner”). Owner intends to contract with a qualified CMAR

contractor to provide Pre-Construction Services and Construction Services, including

guaranteeing the maximum cost of construction through a Guaranteed Maximum Price

(GMP) contract. The contracting of Part B: Construction Services with the successful

CMAR contractor will be at the Owner’s option. Selection of the CMAR contractor will

be a selection method based on the criteria evaluation and scoring addressed in Section 5

of this RFQ. The Owner seeks a qualified CMAR contractor to coordinate the day-to-day

facilitation, communication and management of pre-construction design assist and

construction of this Project for the various components described in this RFQ. It is

anticipated that the CMAR contractor will be responsible for and accountable to manage

several second tier contractors.

“If owner and the CMAR contractor are not able to agree upon constructability,

construction phasing and sequencing, the GMP for the project, the maximum number of

contract days to complete the project, and to reach a negotiated agreement, then the project

shall be re-advertised and publicly bid utilizing the design-bid-build delivery method,

provided the CMAR contractor shall be prohibited from bidding on the project.” La. R.S.

38:2225.2.4(G)(6).

1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND

This multi-phase project consists of renovations, repurposing, and expansion of the former

65,000 sq ft Estuarine Habitats and Coastal Fisheries Center into a new Pre-K through 12th

Grade Learning Lab School proposed for the University of Louisiana Lafayette - South

Campus in Lafayette. This project will also include selective destructive testing and any

required hazardous materials remediation of the existing structure(s) in order to facilitate

proposed renovations.. See Section 7 and Exhibit C for further details.

The estimate of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for this Project is $49,350,000.00

and the target date for completion is March 15, 2029.

AQ Studios, LLC / Pfluger Architects, AJV has been selected as the Designer (Professional

of Record) for this Project. Proposers shall have no communications with the Designer

regarding this RFQ prior to selection of the CMAR contractor.

The CMAR contractor shall determine whether certain elements of the entire project can

be completed simultaneously while considering the Owner’s priority in overall schedule

and completion of the various subparts / phases as applicable and shall be responsible for

making final determinations on scheduling, the limits of construction amongst the various

phases (where applicable), and the management of all aspects of the construction activities

with the goal being the delivery of the subparts/ phases within the stipulated contract time

(refer to Section 11: Project Schedule and Exhibit A: DRAFT Owner / Construction

Manager Agreement AIA A133-2009).

1.3 WORK TO SUPPORT AN ACCELERATED START

Advanced Construction Start (ACS) construction activities at the Owner’s option may be

amended into / become part of the Part A: Pre-Construction Services contract accompanied

by a mutually agreed upon increase/adjustment in the pre-construction services fee,

contract amount and contract time. Note that a 100% Performance and Payment Bond will

be required for the total value of the construction activities amended into the Part A

contract. Examples of related construction activities, include but are not limited to the

following:

1.3.1

ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION /SELECTIVE DEMO (where applicable)

Accelerated delivery of the project is a priority within the overall program. The

CMAR contractor shall develop fast track schedule(s) for delivery of the

completed project inclusive of subcontracts, shop drawing approvals, fabrication,

testing and installation. Mock-ups and related testing in a laboratory setting, if

required, shall be coordinated and supervised by the CMAR contractor and

observed/confirmed by the Designer.

1.3.2 TEST PILE PROGRAM (where applicable)

It is anticipated that a Test Pile Program will be implemented prior to the award of

the Part B: Construction Services contract. If required, the CMAR contractor may

be asked to implement a program intended to gather data to verify loading

conditions for pile supported structures (where applicable)

1.3.3 FILL, SURCHARGE AND WICKING (where applicable)

If deemed necessary during the design phase, fill and surcharge fill may be placed

to assist in elevating the grade and compacting underlying soils to prepare for

construction. In that process, settlement would be anticipated. To accelerate

settlement to allow construction to commence, a program of wicking excess water

from the compacting soils may be required. If required, the CMAR contractor may

be asked to implement the fill, surcharge and wicking program prior to the delivery

of the GMP proposal and Part B: Construction Services contract. Geotechnical

monitoring and/or testing, as deemed necessary, shall be provided by the Owner.

1.3.4 LONG LEAD ORDERS

Due to the Owner’s desire to complete the project as soon as possible, the CMAR

contractor shall identify long-lead items (i.e. lab casework, mechanical / electrical

equipment, structural steel, etc.) for inclusion in the ACS activities.

1.4 STATEMENT OF INTENT

The Owner intends to use the CMAR delivery method for this Project due to the benefits

it creates to the Owner and to the public interest through collaboration, a team approach,

cost control, the ability for advance start work to accelerate the schedule, to alleviate cost

risks and to ensure meeting the budget with a GMP proposal on time and in budget.

1.4.1

PROJECT TEAM

1.4.1.1 Owner will have a primary representative for the project who will provide

oversight and assist in all matters of project coordination and decision-

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

Bid Number	Description	Date Issued	Bid Open Date/Time
115FPC-F.19002506	RFQ CMAR, Learning Lab, ULL Original: 115FPC-F.19002506	01/07/2026	02/06/2026 2:00:00 PM CT

Department	+ State - Facility Planning and Control
Section	Real Estate Leasing
Dept Code	115FPC
Contact	Allison Lang
Address	PO Box 94095 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095
Phone	342-4028
Fax	342-7624
Email	allison.lang@la.gov

RFQ CMAR, Learning Lab, ULL

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