Construction Management Services for On Campus Stadium Project

1.1. Opening Note to Suppliers

The University of South Florida Board of Trustees, a public body corporate ("USF") is posting the above solicitation ("Event") to request qualified business entities ("Supplier(s)") submit responses ("Supplier Bid(s)") to provide goods and/or services as specified herein.

Please note Supplier Bids must be submitted through the USF solicitation portal no later than the date and time specified https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=USFlorida . Supplier Bids submitted after the prescribed time will be rejected at USF's sole discretion. Supplier Bids, and revisions thereto, will not be accepted at any time by fax or email. Accepted Supplier Bids will be opened and recorded immediately after the time specified above. Suppliers cannot withdraw submitted Supplier Bids after the submission deadline has passed.

A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held at the date, time, and location specified below. Attendance is required to be eligible to respond to the ITN.

Any questions concerning this Event must be submitted on the Event's Q & A Board.

1.2. Purpose of Event

The University of South Florida (USF) shall select and contract with a single contract entity, to construct the Project in conformity with the design and construction documents to be prepared by an Architect separately contracted to the University.

This project consists of an approximate 35,000 person capacity stadium with multiple premium areas and experiences that are uniquely designed for the University of South Florida (USF). We anticipate this stadium will have five levels: Field Level, Main Concourse, Club Level, Suite Level, and Press Level. This will give USF the opportunity to configure program area within the project to expand in the future. In addition to the Stadium, this project will also include an athletic training and performance center to support the USF Football program and the USF Women's Lacrosse program. The exterior will be designed to fit within the USF Tampa Campus aesthetic, USF Campus design guidelines and the athletic district. The site for this project is in the existing USF athletic district, south of USF Holly Drive and between USF Genshaft Drive and USF Sycamore Drive, located on the Sycamore Recreation Fields. Tree removal from the site shall be minimized and furthermore designed to create opportunities for shaded activation zones.

1.3. Description of University

USF is situated in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region, with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Together, our campuses serve more than 50,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist and professional degrees. Across our 13 colleges, undergraduates choose from more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations, from business and engineering to the arts and USF Health.

USF is the fastest-rising university in America, according to U.S. News and World Report's (U.S. News) 2021 Best Colleges rankings. Over the past 10 years, USF has risen 78 spots among all universities and 54 spots among public universities, more than any other university in the country. This is the second consecutive year USF is among the top 50 public universities in the nation, according to U.S. News.

High-impact global research is central to USF's mission as one of only three Preeminent Research Universities, as designated by the Florida Board of Governors. The Preeminence program rewards high-achieving universities based on 12 metrics, including graduation rates, student retention rates, research expenditures and the number of patents awarded.

Additional information available at http://www.usf.edu/About-USF/index.asp.

1.4. Visit USF, Campus Maps, and Parking Information

Visit USF:

http://www.usf.edu/about-usf/visit-usf.aspx

Parking & Transportation Services Campus Maps:

http://www.usf.edu/administrative-services/parking/maps/

Parking & Transportation Services Visitor/Daily Parking Information:

http://www.usf.edu/administrative-services/parking/permits/visitor-daily-permits.aspx

1.5. Event Schedule (These dates are subject to change at USF's sole discresion)

Pre-Submittal Meeting (Mandatory) Wednesday, Feb. 14th 2024 2:00PMEST Deadline for submitting Questions or Clarifications Wednesday, Feb. 21st 2024 2:00PM EST Response to Questions / Clarifications Posted Wednesday, Feb. 28th 2024 Submittals Due: Wednesday, March 6th 2024 3:00PM EST Selected CMR for Negotiation Notified: Friday, March 20th 2024 Selected CMR for Negotiation Meeting: Tuesday, March 26th 2024 Intent to Award: Tuesday, April 2nd 2024 Notice to Proceed: TBD Date for Project Completion (Sports Performance Center) Friday, May 29th 2026 Date for Project Completion (Stadium) Monday, March 31st 2027

The Event Schedule below is subject to change at USF's sole discretion.

1.6. Pre-Proposal Meeting

Suppliers must attend a required pre-proposal meeting to be held in the Sam & Martha Gibbons Alumni Center - Traditions Ball Room, at 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33620-7550, on Wednesday February 14th, 2024 at 2:00PM EST on as described in the Event Schedule. Arrival after 2:10PM according to Verizon time may result in a Supplier's exclusion from the pre-proposal meeting, and the applicable Supplier's ineligibility for the Event. No other time keeping device will be considered for this purpose.

There is a map in the Attachment section showing the campus location of the Pre-proposal meeting.

It is solely the Supplier's responsibility to become fully informed as to the nature and extent of the work required and its relation to any other work in the area, including, but not limited to, possible interference from academic or other USF activities. USF representative(s) will be available at the pre-proposal meeting to answer questions related to the Event. However, all verbal statements made by any person are non-binding. USF is not liable for any cost incurred in connection with the preparation, production, or submission of the Supplier Response, including any costs resulting from the Supplier accepting verbal direction. All changes or clarifications to the Event, if any, will only be made through written answers on the Event's Q & A Board and, when appropriate, written addenda to the Event posted on the solicitation platform. Supplier must submit written questions through the Event's Q & A Board to ensure issues discussed during the pre-proposal meeting are addressed on the Q & A Board and, when appropriate, included in a written addendum to the Event.

All individuals attending the pre-proposal meeting are required to turn all cellular devices off before entering the conference room. Failure to do so may result in a Supplier's representative being asked to leave the pre-proposal meeting and the applicable Supplier's ineligibility for the Event.