Arena Basketball Flooring- RFP#ARENA1-BSKBLFLOOR1

The Classic Center CCA (CCA), an Authority of the State of Georgia, is soliciting proposals from firms specializing in basketball flooring provision, professional installation, and related services for the Classic Center Arena currently under construction in downtown Athens, Georgia. This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks responsive and responsible proposals for the equipment, supplies, and services specified in the Scope of Services and Specifications, including comprehensive installation and related services. Responses will be reviewed by a select qualified committee, and one or more respondents providing proposals especially advantageous to the project may be deemed apparent awardee(s) and eligible to meet and/or provide more information prior to possible selection and contract award. The target date for substantial completion of the fully operational Arena Flooring installation is on or about February 1, 2024. The RFP outlines pricing and proposal requirements, and the CCA reserves the right to negotiate with selected firms and to award the entire scope to a single firm or multiple limited firms, as deemed necessary for the best interests of the project.

The Classic Center Arena project is being funded in part through a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) approved by voters. The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the RFP does not provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not include any details on possible award values or budget ranges.