Construction Manager at Risk for Civic Legacy-Arena Removal

The City of Savannah is soliciting Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services project focused on Civic Legacy Arena Removal. This procurement opportunity is specifically targeting qualified construction firms to manage the comprehensive arena removal process within Chatham County, Georgia. Electronic submissions will be exclusively accepted through the City of Savannah Purchasing Division supplier portal at www.savannahga.gov/bids, with proposals due by 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for 1:00 PM on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the Savannah Civic Center's O'Connor Room, where potential bidders can discuss project specifications and resolve any questions. The Board of Purchase will review submissions using proposal forms, with the explicit right to reject any proposals and waive formalities. Respondents must demonstrate comprehensive construction management expertise specific to large-scale arena removal projects, with a focus on strategic planning, cost management, and efficient demolition techniques.

The City of Savannah explicitly promotes equal opportunities for all vendors in its purchasing processes, indicating potential considerations for diverse or disadvantaged business enterprises. While no specific set-aside designations are detailed in the current documentation, the procurement appears open to qualified construction firms with demonstrated capabilities in complex demolition projects. No incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges are explicitly mentioned in the provided contract opportunity description. The proposal evaluation will likely focus on technical competence, project understanding, proposed methodologies, and the firm's previous experience with similar large-scale infrastructure removal projects. Interested firms should carefully review the complete RFP documentation and prepare comprehensive proposals that highlight their technical expertise, project management approach, and capacity to successfully execute the Civic Legacy Arena Removal within the specified parameters.