RFQ UCA-26-035 General Contractor Services for the UCA Multipurpose Arena

Location:	Arkansas
Posted:	Dec 10, 2025
Due:	Jan 12, 2026
Agency:	University of Central Arkansas
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Q - Medical Services
Solicitation No:	UCA-26-035
Publication URL:	To access bid details, please log in.

Attachment Preview

PROCUREMENT OFFICE

201 DONAGHEY AVENUE

WINGO 113

CONWAY, AR 72035

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

General Contractor and Construction Management Services

for a

New Multipurpose Arena

Project#: RFQ UCA-26-035

PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE:

10:00 A.M. Central Time on Monday, January 12, 2026

Proposal Delivery Address and Opening Location:

University of Central Arkansas

Procurement Department

201 Donaghey Ave., Wingo 113

Conway, AR 72035

1 | Page

1. PURPOSE:

The purpose of this request is to obtain a contract with a qualified general contractor to provide

construction services and administration for the construction of a Multipurpose Arena located on

the campus of the University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR. The schedule for completion of

this project is estimated to be July 2029.

2. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To be considered, the general contractor must have constructed a minimum of two (2)

multipurpose arena type building designs. The firm must also be able to demonstrate a proven

record of accomplishment of successfully working with the state of Arkansas.

3. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS:

All firms will submit one (1) original hard copy and seven (7) electronic media copies

USB/Flash drives of their qualification packages. The information listed below is required to be

submitted and should be organized in the order listed below to facilitate the proposal review

process.

✓ Cover Letter providing interest in the project

✓ Table of Contents

✓ Tab 1: Project Understanding and Approach

✓ Tab 2: Project Organization and Staffing

✓ Tab 3: Project Team Job Site Public Relations

✓ Tab 4: Project Team Ability to meet Schedule and Expedite Completion

✓ Tab 5: Qualifications of the Construction Team

✓ Tab 6: Qualifications of the Construction Project Manager

✓ Tab 7: Appendix

4. SCOPE OF PROJECT:

The structure is being designed by Witsell Evans Rasco Architects in Little Rock, Arkansas, as a

151,051 square foot, multipurpose facility, is expected to be located north of the UCA Football

Field on Bruce Street. The estimated construction cost is $75.5 million. The multipurpose arena

will include a basketball court with a 2,500-seat capacity, a 10,000 SF practice court, VIP club

with views to basketball and football games, administrative offices, athletic team offices, media

and operations support facilities.

2 | Page

5. QUALIFICATIONS DUE DATE AND REQUIREMENTS:

Only Registered Licensed General Contractors who practice in the State of Arkansas will be

considered. All statements will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, sex,

handicap or national origin.

Request of Qualifications for General Contractor Services must be received by:

10:00 A.M. on Monday, January 12, 2026

Tentative Interview Date: Friday, January 16, 2026

A sealed envelope clearly marked shall be submitted for the Qualifications. The qualifications

will be referred to a review committee, who will review each submittal in accordance with the

evaluation criteria stated later in this RFQ. All travel and costs associated with the preparation of

a statement in response to this RFQ will be the responsibility of the Offeror, and will not be

reimbursed by the University of Central Arkansas. It is important that the Offeror's

qualifications be submitted in a sealed envelope or box, clearly marked on the lower left hand

corner with the following information:

RFQ #UCA-26-035 General Contractor Services a New Multipurpose Arena

The University of Central Arkansas reserves the right to reject any or all Offers, to waive

informalities and to re-advertise if it is in the best interest of the University to do so. It shall

be the sole responsibility of the Offeror to have his/her documents delivered to University

of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Avenue, Wingo 113, Conway, AR 72035 for receipt on

or before the due time and date. If documents are sent by U.S. Mail, the date of receipt by

the University of Central Arkansas shall be the controlling date for purposes of

determining whether timely submittal has been achieved. The University will not accept

faxed or e-mailed RFQ.

6. INSURANCE:

The consultant shall provide proof of general liability; errors and omissions; and worker’s

compensation insurance, with the minimum combined coverage listed below to extend through

the duration of the project. The Consultant’s representatives shall provide insurance verification

forms to the University before the contract is executed.

• General Liability $1,000,000.00

• Errors and Omissions $1,000,000.00

• Workman’s Compensation State Requirement

3 | Page

7. REVIEW CRITERIA FOR THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED:

All submittals will be evaluated by a Review Committee. Submittals will be ranked according to

the total number of evaluation points assigned by the Review Committee. The Purchasing

Official will create a short list of consultants to be interviewed based on the review committee’s

scores. All firms will be notified whether or not they have been selected to continue to the

interview phase.

• A point system will be used to rank qualifications statements. The review form is

attached and indicates the point range available for each review point. The company must

realize that many items will require judgment calls or rankings by the Review

Committee.

• Qualification submittals will be evaluated in terms of content and completeness.

The following factors will be assessed throughout the review process:

1. Experience and technical competence of the general contractor and team in the required areas

of expertise. The general contractor should differentiate recent experience of the construction

project manager.

2. Capacity to perform all required services.

3. Ability to expedite completion of the project in a timely manner.

4. Evaluation of record on similar projects, which shall include quality of work and cost control.

9. QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT CONTENT:

All of the following sections below must be included to receive points. The format to be used is

as follows:

• Cover letter providing interest in the project.

• Project Understanding and Approach

This section shall demonstrate the Consultant’s understanding of the project scope and

summarize their approach to providing services for these types of projects. The project approach

shall be used to prepare a general scope of work.

4 | Page

• Project Team Organization and Staffing

This section shall discuss staffing for the project showing key personnel. The proposed

Construction Project Manager and other construction team members shall be identified.

Résumés of key personnel shall be included as an Appendix. Qualifications of the General

Contractor shall discuss prior relevant construction experiences and list references.

Particular mention should be made regarding previous experience on similar projects.

Completion dates for each project shall be included. Qualifications of the Construction

Project Manager the Construction Project Manager selected for this project shall

demonstrate the following minimum experience: possess a minimum of five (5) years of

relevant project management experience, including references, contact persons and their

telephone numbers.

• Project Team Job Site Public Relations

Provide evidence of the firm’s ability to establish good working relationships with the university

staff. Provide previous successful relationships on similar projects with other state agencies.

• Project Team Ability to meet Schedule & Expedite Completion

Provide evidence of the firm’s ability to meet deadlines and successfully complete contracts.

• Project Team Experience with Similar Projects

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS EVALUATION CRITERIA

Review Item

Project Understanding and Approach

Project Team Organization and Staffing

Project Team Job Site Public Relations

Project Team Ability to meet Schedule & Expedite Completion

Project Team Experience with Similar Projects

Available Points

TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS

100

5 | Page

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.