Construction Management Adviser Services -Davis Wade Stadium East Suite Improvements...

Location:	Mississippi
Posted:	Aug 14, 2026
Due:	Sep 1, 2026
Agency:	Mississippi State University
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services Y - Construction of Structures and Facilities
Solicitation No:	Bid MSU2026096 RFP
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Mississippi State University

Request for Proposals (RFP) MSU2026096

Construction Management Adviser Services

#205-361 Davis Wade Stadium East Suite Improvements and 305-

684 # Davis Wade Stadium – North Suite Improvements

ISSUE DATE: August 4, 2026

ISSUING AGENCY: Office of Procurement and Contracts

Mississippi State University

405 Garrard Road E

Starkville, MS 39759

Sealed Proposals, subject to the conditions made a part hereof, will be received September 1,

2026 at 2:00 PM in the MSU Office of Procurement and Contracts, same address above, for

furnishing services and potentially, optional services as described herein.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Indicate firm name, and RFP number on the front of each sealed

proposal envelope or package.

All inquiries concerning this RFP should be directed to:

Jay Rester

Office of Procurement and Contracts, (Same address above)

jrester@procurement.msstate.edu

662-325-2550

Any addendum associated with this RFP will be posted at

http://www.procurement.msstate.edu/procurement/bids/index.php located under MSU2026096.

It is the respondent’s responsibility to assure that all addenda have been reviewed and if

applicable, signed and returned.

1. PURPOSE

Mississippi State University (MSU) desires to contract with a reputable and responsible

Construction Management firm, licensed in the State of Mississippi, capable of providing

Construction Management Adviser (CMa) services, on a full-time basis, for two projects, #205-

361 Davis Wade Stadium East Suite Improvements and #305-684 Davis Wade Stadium – North

Suites Improvements. The selected Construction Management Adviser (CMa) will provide

procurement, construction administration, coordination, scheduling, cost control, and closeout

services for the Projects. The selected CMa shall enhance the project team and assist the design

professional in structuring the bidding process. The CMa shall provide limited pre-construction

services during construction documents preparation and the bidding process and then complete

construction services during the construction phase. During the construction phase the CMa

shall coordinate and manage multiple prime contractors performing the Work at the same time.

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Davis Wade Stadiu East Suite Improvements and North Suite Improvement project consists

of interior refreshing of the existing Suites associated premium hospitality spaces within Davis

Wade Stadium at Mississippi State University. The work will include selective demolition,

architectural improvements, , premium hospitality area improvements, minor technology and AV

upgrades, minor MEP modifications, minor fire protection modifications, accessibility

improvements, and FF&E coordination.

MSU may elect to procure long lead time equipment (transformers, electrical switchgear,

chillers, etc.) directly from manufacturers. If the Owner elects to procure equipment direct from

manufacturers, then the CMa shall assist and coordinate these efforts on behalf of MSU.

Anticipated Project Schedule:

• Design and Pre-Construction Phase:

• Bidding and Procurement Phase:

• Construction Phase:

Ongoing thru October 2026

October 2026 – November 2026

January 2027 – August 2027

MP Design Group is the Design Professional for this East Suites Project which has a total project

budget of $4,500,000.

MSU’s Office of Planning, Design & Construction Administration is the Design Professional for

the North Suites Project which has a total project budget of $1,500,000.

MSU intends to award the CMa contract to a single CMa firm, but each project’s accounting and

tracking of costs must be treated separately.

3. GENERAL OVERVIEW OF REQUIRED SERVICES

The selected firm’s Basic Services will generally consist of those described in Sections 3.2

and 3.3 of AIA C132-2019 and include usual and customary construction program

evaluation, budget development, constructability review, project phasing, coordination and

scheduling, cost estimating, and allocation of construction activities among the multiple

prime contractors.

The resulting contract(s) for the selected firm’s services shall consist of two (2) phases

as generally outlined in the Standard AIA C132-2019:

Phase 1 – Preconstruction Phase

Phase 2 – Construction Phase Administration of the Construction Contract

MSU intends to utilize the Standard AIA C132-2019, with supplemental and additional

terms and conditions.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

MSU’s Reservation of Rights – MSU reserves the right to divide the project into multiple parts.

Additionally, MSU reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received. MSU makes no

representations, written or oral, that it will enter into any form of agreement with any respondent

to the RFP for any project and no such representation is intended to be construed by the issuance

of this RFP.

No Reimbursement for Costs – The respondent acknowledges and accepts that any costs

incurred from the respondent’s participation in the RFP shall be at the sole risk and responsibility

of the respondent.

CMa Limitations – This invitation is limited to firms licensed to do business within the State of

Mississippi. Aside from, and in addition to, any other limitations, the selected CMa will be

limited to providing services to the Owner. The CMa, or any companies affiliated with the CMa,

may not perform any of the Work in the construction process on this project.

5. INFORMATIONAL MEETING

An informational meeting will be held on August 12, 2026 CST at the Gast Building, 130

Twelve Lane, Mississippi State, MS 39762.

6. INQUIRIES ABOUT RFP

Prospective respondents may make written inquiries concerning this request for proposal to

obtain clarification of requirements. Questions should be submitted either via a Word

document or plainly typed in the email itself. Responses to these inquiries may be made by

addendum to the Request for Proposal (RFP). Please send your inquiries to Jay Rester via

electronic mail at jrester@procurement.msstate.edu.

All inquiries should be marked “URGENT INQUIRY. MSU RFP MSU2026096 ”

7. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

a) Issuing Office

This RFP is issued by the following office:

Office of Procurement and Contracts

Mississippi State University

405 Garrard Road E

Starkville, MS 39759

b) Schedule of Critical Dates

The following dates are for planning purposes only unless otherwise stated in this RFP

progress towards their completion is at the sole discretion of the university.

RFP Posted

August 4, 2026

Questions from Vendors Due

August 12, 2026

Informational Meeting

August 12, 2026

MSU Q&A Response Due

August 18, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline – 2:00 p.m. September 1, 2026

Shortlist (Estimated)

September 2, 2026

Interviews (Estimated)

September 16, 2026

Notice of Award (Estimated)

September 23, 2026

Contract Effective Date (Estimated)

October 1, 2026

8. PROPOSAL CONTENTS

Qualification Proposal

At a minimum, the following items should be included in the contents of the Qualifications

Proposal:

A. Letter of Interest. This letter should include an overview of the services being offered.

The letter should also include a statement of exception to any of the terms and conditions

outlined in this RFP.

B. Corporate Structure, History, and Key Personnel

1) Corporate structure

2) Provide a brief history of the respondent in narrative form.

3) Provide an organizational chart of the respondent.

4) Provide sample insurance certificates.

5) List key personnel proposed for this project and provide resumes for each including:

• Project executive to be in charge

• Project manager(s)- preconstruction services

• Project manager(s)- construction services

• Lead Superintendent

• Key Personnel

• Consultants

6) Provide a brief management plan in narrative form for this Project. Include an

organizational chart that illustrates the staffing plan along with proposed breakdown

of prime contract trade packages.

7) Has the respondent ever failed to complete or been terminated on a contract? If so,

provide details and circumstances.

8) Provide a summary that describes current or pending lawsuits against the respondent

or its parent company.

C. A description of procedures used to assure a successful owner-architect-construction

manager relationship. This should include pre-construction services, design-assist and

through completion of construction services.

D. Documentation of the respondent’s record of similar projects. Photographs and other

evidence may be included as supporting material. For each project provide the following:

i) Name and location of project

ii) End user point of contact and phone number

iii) Budgeted and actual project dollar amounts (submit explanation if amounts differ)

iv) Planned and actual start and completion dates (submit explanation if dates differ).

v) Project delivery method along with the number of prime contractor trade packages

E. Describe your project estimating system for developing the estimated cost and how you

will monitor and track these costs during the Project along with an explanation of your

cost control procedures that will be applied to this project.

F. Describe your method for developing thorough prime contractor trade packages.

G. Describe how you will develop, maintain and update the schedule during design and

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

Construction Management Adviser Services -Davis Wade Stadium East Suite Improvements and Davis Wade Stadium North Suite Improvements. sign in sheet. slide show. copy of typical contract.

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