Renovation of a stadium in East Hartford, Connecticut. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a stadium.

The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) currently operates Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on behalf of the Office of Policy and Management (OPM - the building's owner). CRDA is undertaking renovations and improvements to the Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field and intends to enter into a contract with a qualified Architectural Firm to provide architectural services and bid documents for proposed renovations. This RFP is for the provision of architectural design and consulting services as required to perform maintenance and renovation projects over the next 5 years as identified in the Populous Report. Background Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field is a 38,000-seat, open-air facility located on the site of a former airfield in East Hartford, CT. Opened in 2003, the Stadium serves as the home field of the University of Connecticut Husky football program and hosts other athletic, cultural, entertainment and civic events throughout the year. Currently, the second largest natural grass facility in New England, the stadium has also welcomed a variety of international soccer matches, as well as rugby and lacrosse. The stadium's upper and lower bowls include 31,700 bench seats and 4,000 premium chair backs. A wide concourse, ringed by 20 concession stands and restroom facilities, separates the two bowls. Locker rooms, as well as the stadium kitchen, administrative offices, and storage, are located beneath the southeast side of the facility. The south side of the stadium is framed by the "Tower", a dramatic five-story structure which houses a 650-seat Club Room and 38 luxury suites, as well as press facilities and radio/TV broadcast rooms. The Club Room can seat up to 500 people in a banquet setting and is available year-round for catered events, corporate meetings, and other functions. CRDA is a quasi-public agency of the State of Connecticut working to encourage the redevelopment and economic expansion of the Harford region. In addition to overseeing housing construction and other economic development projects, CRDA owns and/or manages various sports and entertainment venues, including the Connecticut Convention Center, the XL Center, and Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Total roof replacement work is expected to be in the range of $4M and will likely be performed in phases subject to the availability of funds. The Architect and CM will assist CRDA to develop a Phased Construction Plan that incorporates the budget, funding and construction priorities of CRDA. Question Deadline 11/15/2024 at 3:00 PM ET All questions regarding this RFP and submission requirements must be directed, in writing, to Ms. Levis Written responses to all questions will be posted by November 22, 2024 on the CRDA website at online. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.