Architectural Design, Review and Admin. Services, Amateur Sports Venues

The Tampa Sports Authority is seeking qualified architectural firms to provide comprehensive design, review, and administrative services for amateur sports venues through Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #24-11. The procurement targets professional architectural services specifically focused on designing, reviewing, and administering projects related to amateur sports facilities in the Tampa Bay area. A mandatory pre-qualifications meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 10:30am, located at Raymond James Stadium, with proposals due on Thursday, May 29, 2025, no later than 10:30am. Proposals are preferred to be submitted electronically to bids@tampasportsauthority.com, with alternative hard copy submissions accepted at the Tampa Sports Authority address. Interested firms can download proposal documents from demandstar.com, myvendorlink.com, and tampasportsauthority.com/procurement-services. Potential respondents can obtain additional information by contacting David Jones at (813) 350-6511 or djones@tampasportsauthority.com. Architectural firms will be expected to demonstrate expertise in sports venue design, comprehensive project administration capabilities, and a thorough understanding of amateur sports facility requirements.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, firms interested in responding should have demonstrated professional qualifications in architectural design for sports venues. The procurement appears open to qualified architectural firms with proven experience in sports facility design and project administration. No incumbent vendors are identified in the current documentation, and no specific budget range or award value is specified in the provided materials. Potential respondents should carefully review the full RFQ documentation to understand the complete scope of requirements and evaluation criteria. The procurement suggests a comprehensive approach to selecting an architectural services partner capable of supporting the Tampa Sports Authority's amateur sports venue development initiatives. Electronic and hard copy submission options provide flexibility for interested architectural firms, with the primary evaluation likely focusing on professional qualifications, previous sports venue design experience, and technical capabilities.