2001-26 RFQP-CM/GC GTFI Bobby Dodd Stadium Fan Experience Renovation

Georgia Institute of Technology, through GT Planning, Design & Construction (PD & C) on behalf of Georgia Tech Facilities, Inc. (GTFI), is soliciting Statements of Qualifications for a Construction Management at-Risk (CM/GC) services contract for the Bobby Dodd Stadium Fan Experience Renovation project located in Atlanta, Georgia. The comprehensive renovation encompasses approximately 93,863 square feet of interior renovation and 184,571 square feet of seating bowl improvements, including a new 7,700 square foot Founder's Club, 8 Founder's Suites, 8 elevated suites, 16 renovated suites, press operations updates, Field Club lounge enhancements, and a new VIP Club. Proposers must submit their qualifications package by Noon (EST) on August 5, 2025, with questions and requests for clarifications due by Noon (EST) on July 22, 2025. The project will utilize a two-step selection process, first evaluating qualifications and then conducting interviews and proposal reviews to determine the most suitable construction management team. Evaluation criteria will likely include team experience, project understanding, technical approach, and demonstrated capability to manage complex stadium renovation projects.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project has a preliminary stated cost limitation of $40 million, funded through donor philanthropy, with a projected Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $46 million. The project timeline spans 640 days, from June 16, 2025, to November 26, 2027, carefully scheduled to minimize disruption to Georgia Tech football seasons. The contract will be based on AIA Document A133 with modifications and emphasizes sustainability, targeting incorporation of the Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Construction Act requirements and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Contractors must comply with specific requirements, including using the E-Verify program, maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage (with most liability coverages set at $10,000,000), and adhering to campus-specific operational guidelines. Performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the Contract Sum will be required, and all insurance policies must be issued by companies licensed in Georgia with specific A.M. Best Company ratings.