Request for Qualifications:
General Contractors
The University of Arkansas at Monticello, in accordance with the policies of the Board of Trustees, is soliciting responses from interested General Contractors to provide general contractor construction management services for a new football stadium for the institution.
Project Description
This project will demolish the original football stadium which was built in 1936 and construct a new football stadium on the same site that is comparable to other facilities in the Great American Conference. The new stadium would create more seating, as well as a better experience for students and fans.
This project is expected to be completed prior to the 2028 football season.
Content Requirements
Include the information below and organize it in an easily accessible manner. Reponses that do not include the required licensure information will be disqualified.
1. Prior experience of the firm and key personnel in GMP with negotiated fee projects.
2. Experience of key personnel in Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and fast-track projects.
3. Record of management team on similar projects with timely completion, and with high quality workmanship.
4. Specific project experience with football stadiums and other athletic facilities with owner contact information.
5. Current and projected workload.
6. Current maximum bonding capacity and rate.
7. Proof of licensure in the State of Arkansas.
Professional Services Required
Guaranteed maximum price (GMP), fast-track management, cost estimating, sub-contractor bidding, change order pricing and control, schedule control, cost management and control, project coordination, closeout and warranty coordination.
Scoring
Qualifications: Record of management team on similar projects, current and projected workload.
Current Projects: Specific project experience with stadium or related facilities.
Experience: Experience of firm and key personnel in GMP with negotiated fee and fast-track projects.
Required Information: Inclusion of required information listed above.
Submission
Written responses will be considered if received by 3:00 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. All respondents will be notified of the results by mail. Please provide accurate contact information including a current email address for the primary contact person.
Address six (6) copies of responses to:
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Attn: Sage Loyd
Administration Building, Room 101-B
346 University Drive
P.O. Box 3597
Monticello, AR 71656
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