City of Cleveland Design Services for Cleveland Sports Events and Aquatics Center RFQ 2026
City of ClevelandCity · Cleveland, TN- Due
- Mar 24, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 21, 2026
- Primary contact
- Kristi Powers
The 30-second brief
The City of Cleveland, in conjunction with Sports Facilities Company, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from design firms for the Cleveland Sports Events and Aquatics Center. The selected firm will provide comprehensive design services, construction administration, and additional services required to develop a gold-standard destination multi-sports venue. Applicants must have experience working with municipalities and governmental entities. Electronic submissions are due by March 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. A deadline for project-related questions is set for March 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), Design services, Construction administration
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Summary
The City of Cleveland, in conjunction with Sports Facilities Company, is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from design firms for the Cleveland Sports Events and Aquatics Center.
The selected firm will provide comprehensive design services, construction administration, and additional services required to develop a gold-standard destination multi-sports venue. Applicants must have experience working with municipalities and governmental entities. Electronic submissions are due by March 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. A deadline for project-related questions is set for March 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Statements of Qualifications (SOQs)
- Design services
- Construction administration
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- City-Charter
- Cleveland-TN-ADA-Self-Assessment
- Charter-Article-III---Elections
- Municipal-Code-as-of-01102022
- Cleveland-TN-Class-Comp-Report-9
- Fringe-Benefits-Summary-Updated
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Cleveland, TN
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Cleveland?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 24, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Kristi Powers.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Cleveland in TN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Kristi Powers. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Statements of Qualifications (SOQs), Design services, Construction administration. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from City of Cleveland?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Cleveland are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Cleveland regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: City-Charter, Cleveland-TN-ADA-Self-Assessment, Charter-Article-III---Elections, Municipal-Code-as-of-01102022, Cleveland-TN-Class-Comp-Report-9, Fringe-Benefits-Summary-Updated. Review the full document from City of Cleveland for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Cleveland, TN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.