Site work and new construction of a stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a stadium; and for site work for a stadium.

The City of Memphis is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to solicit written responses from Design Professionals who are interested in providing Design Professional Services for the Memphis Multi-Use Stadium Project (Stadium). The Stadium is expected to include 6,500 to 8,000 seats and will serve as the new home for the Memphis 901 FC (USL) professional soccer team. It is The City of Memphis's intent to design and construct the maximum scope allowable consistent with available funding. The City of Memphis is currently developing Liberty Park, including the recent completion of the Memphis Sports and Events Center and proposed renovations to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium (SBLS), and has suitable land available for a new multi-use stadium and training fields. Memphis 901 FC began USL Championship play in 2019 and averaged 6,623 fans per game in the club's inaugural season, ranking them in the top 10 for attendance in the USL Championship Division. Memphis 901 FC currently plays in AutoZone Park, home of the Memphis Redbirds who are the Triple-A MLB affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Memphis 901 FC is now looking for the development of a purpose-built, multi-use Stadium where Memphis 901 FC would be the primary tenant and operator, hosting soccer, football, lacrosse, concerts, festivals, and community events in the Stadium. The City of Memphis recognizes the economic and civic benefits that a multi-use Stadium would provide to Liberty Park stakeholders and the greater Memphis community and has expressed an ability and desire to contribute to the Stadium as a result. II. Scope of Work The Stadium project consists of demolition of the existing Mid-South Coliseum, site and infrastructure improvements, and construction of a new, multi-use stadium with 6,500 to 8,000 seats. A more detailed description is provided in the Project Description, attached as Exhibit A. Good planning and thoughtful design for both the site development and stadium design will be required to meet the City's goals listed below: 1. Assemble and lead a team of qualified engineers and specialty design consultants. 2. Comply with the City's applicable Equal Business Opportunity Program. 3. Creative design to comply with budget. 4. Meet or exceed applicable USL Stadium Development Guidelines and best practices for soccer stadiums. 5. Maximize program spaces and flexible use for all areas. 6. Minimize operating costs and inefficiencies. Preliminary programming work has been generated to serve as a basis for the initial feasibility analysis and to help test-fit the proposed stadium to the Liberty Park site. While this information will be made available to the selected Architect, all candidate architects should anticipate having to confirm the necessary program. Responses shall include all architectural, landscape architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical engineering, and specialty design consultantsteaming together for the project. A preliminary List of Design Disciplines and Activities is attached as Exhibit B.