Pre-Solicitation Notification for upcoming Request for Proposals for a Construction Manager-At Risk project delivery. Solicitation and final due date to be determined.

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 Silver Lake SP - Centennial Park Development
Project Location Silver Lake State Park
1112666
Project Number
925-44 General Construction Management,
Scheduling, Cost Estimation Engineering
918-31 Construction Consulting
NIGP Class / Item Codes
914-84 Trade Services, Construction (Not otherwise
specified
$35,000,000
Construction Estimate
This is a pre-solicitation notice for the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) solicitation, expected to
advertise in September 2026. This notice is not a request for proposal or qualifications submission.
General Scope of Work
Project No. 1112666 titled "Silver Lake State Park - Centennial Park Development" is being solicited
to develop a newly acquired over 50,000 acre ranch tract in Edwards and Kinney Counties for a new
Texas State Park. The acquired property is located approximately 25 miles south of Rock Springs,
Texas and 11 miles west of Camp Wood, Texas and includes river frontage. The tract's geographic
location is approximately Latitude 29 degrees33' N; Longitude 100 degrees12' 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 including low water crossing(s)
* 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, 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
* Sustainable systems
* Site demolition
* Historic structures renovation / reuse
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Silver Lake State Park Project No. 1112666
Centennial Program - New Park Development
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 75-100% 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 estimates the Pre-Construction effort for Construction Package 1 (Early Work Package) will
begin in February 2027 and conclude in April 2027.
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, including good
faith efforts standards of the state's Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) program. The
Contractor shall 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 fencing, gates, and small structures, including HazMat abatement as needed
* 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
* Water access
* Refurbishing existing two-track roads (5 miles) for natural surface trails
* Revegetation and landscaping
TPWD estimates it will award costs of work by May 2027 and approximates a 150-day performance
period, reaching substantial completion by September 22, 2027.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES associated with CONSTRUCTION PACKAGE 2:
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;
with an aim to complete all assets to deliver the full Park. 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 estimates to begin the Package 2 Pre-Construction effort no later than August
2027.
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Silver Lake State Park Project No. 1112666
Centennial Program - New Park Development
CONSTRUCTION PACKAGE 2:
In accordance with the approved schedule, the Contractor shall facilitate bidding and selection of
labor, including good faith effort standards of the VetHUB program. 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 reach substantial completion by March 2030 to allow for the opening of the
full Park in May 2030.
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.
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