CMR for Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity, and Computing; and Muma College Of Business

The University of South Florida (USF) is conducting an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) services for two new campus buildings located in Hillsborough County, Tampa. The project involves constructing two separate buildings for the Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity, and Computing and the Muma College of Business, each approximately 80,000-110,000 gross square feet. Qualified suppliers are invited to submit sealed bids through the USF Sourcing Portal by August 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. An optional pre-response meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on July 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM, providing potential bidders an opportunity to discuss project details. Proposers must register and submit bids through the USF Procurement Services web portal, with the option to bid on individual lots or both buildings. Interested firms will need to demonstrate expertise in construction management, with specific qualifications likely to include experience in higher education facility construction, technological infrastructure implementation, and complex academic building projects.

The solicitation emphasizes equal opportunity participation, with Certified Business Enterprises specifically encouraged to participate. USF has structured the procurement to allow flexibility in awarding the contract, potentially selecting two different firms for the separate lots or a single firm for both projects. The university provides accommodations for participants with disabilities and ensures accessibility through Florida Relay Services. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the scale of constructing two substantial academic buildings suggests a significant capital investment. The procurement process allows for minor irregularities and reserves the right for USF to reject any bid in the best interest of the State of Florida. Potential bidders should note the emphasis on inclusive participation, with the solicitation explicitly stating USF is an "Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmation Action Institution" and welcoming diverse business enterprise involvement in the proposal process.