RFP: Construction Management Services Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center Modernization Project

RFP: Construction Management Services Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center Modernization Project

Project overview

The Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center (JAFRRCC), located in downtown Rochester, New York, along the Genesee River, has a rich history tied to the development of the City as a regional hub for events and conventions. The JAFRRCC plays a crucial role in supporting the local economy by providing economic impacts through visitor spending, job creation, increased sales tax revenue, and enhancing local business activity. While its primary role is to bring visitors to the region, it is also a community asset, promoting civic pride and contributing to Rochester’s reputation as a vibrant meeting destination.

Over its history, the facility has undergone successful capital investments. However, competitive peers across the country continue to modernize. The JAFRRCC now seeks to build on nearly 40 years of success with an ambitious modernization program to remain competitive and act as a catalyst in Rochester’s continued revitalization.

The City of Rochester is seeking proposals from qualified consultants and teams to provide Professional Construction Management (CM), Resident Project Representative (RPR), and Construction Inspection Services for the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center (JAFRRCC) Modernization Project No. 26023, located at 123 East Main Street, Rochester, NY.

The selected Consultant will provide comprehensive construction management services beginning during the Design/Pre-construction Phase, continuing through Bid/Award and Construction, and through Project Closeout. Services will include providing an experienced Construction Manager, full-time Resident Project Representative, construction inspection personnel, and additional support staff as necessary throughout the Project.

The JAFRRCC Modernization Project is being designed by LaBella Associates, D.P.C. in coordination with the City of Rochester’s Bureau of Architecture and Engineering and JAFRRCC Operations Management, and is funded through a New York State Empire State Development (ESD) grant.

The selected Consultant will work under the direction of the City Project Manager and provide construction management and technical support including, but not limited to, pre-construction and constructibility review, project scheduling and phasing, construction observation and inspection, quality assurance/quality control, daily reporting and photographic documentation, review of contractor payment applications and change orders, and coordination among the Design Consultant, contractors, JAFRRCC Operations, agencies having jurisdiction, utility companies, and the City.

We encourage interested firms to review the RFP and submit a proposal for consideration.

Download the RFP

RFP Timeline

RFP Issue: October 5, 2026

Pre-Proposal Site Walk Thru: October 16, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Questions Due: October 23, 2026

Response to Questions By: October 30, 2026

Proposals Due: November 4, 2026 at 12 p.m.

Evaluation Phase Early: Early November 2026

Shortlist Interviews (if needed): Late November 2026

Selection and City Council Processes: February 2027

Execution of Agreement with Consultant: March 2027

RFP Documents

• Appendix B: Facility floor plans and specs
• Appendix C: JAFRRCC events
• Exhibit A: Master CM RPR Scope of Services
• Exhibit B1: MWBE plan
• Exhibit B2: Waiver request
• Exhibit C: Staffing plan
• Exhibit D: Consultant information form
• Exhibit E: Communications flowchart