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The University of South Florida (USF) has selected Manhattan Construction Company, HJ Russell & Company, and DuCon, LLC as Construction Manager for the new On-Campus Football Stadium and Sports Performance Center in Tampa, Florida.

Rendering of USF Football Stadium
Rendering of the upcoming USF On-Campus Stadium Project.

Project Overview

The proposed project consists of a new 35,000-seat Football Stadium on the east side of campus coupled with an Athletic Training and Performance Center to support the USF Football Program and be used as a multipurpose sports venue. The new stadium will include Outdoor Spectator Seating, Suites, Club Lounges, Concessions, Retail Space, Locker Rooms & Sports Medicine Areas, Press Boxes, and front and back-of-house areas. The Athletic Training and Performance Center will include office space for USF coaching staff and athletic operations personnel. The stadium will include a dedicated student section on the west end and a large tailgating space to the north. The signature entrance to the stadium will connect to USF Genshaft Drive via Champions Way, which will be lined with unique signage and branding. The new home of the USF Bulls will be ready for the season in the fall of 2027.

Rendering of USF Football Stadium
Rendering of the upcoming USF On-Campus Stadium Project.

Plans & Specifications

Plans and specifications may be viewed and obtained at the following locations:

manhattanconstruction.com | buildingconnected.com

Subcontractor / Vendor Prequalification Process

All Certified Business Enterprises (CBE) subcontractors and suppliers are strongly encouraged to submit proposals. Detailed information is available on the scopes of services to be subcontracted and the relevant terms and conditions of the contract.

Important Dates

11/08/24 Invite to Bid
12/12/24 Bid Day
12/16/24 Post Bid Interviews: Structural Trades
12/17/24 Post Bid Interviews: Civil & Site Utilities Trades
12/18/24 Post Bid Interviews: Mechanical & Plumbing Trades
12/19/24 Post Bid Interviews: Electrical Trades
12/20/24 Post Bid Interviews: Envelope Trades
01/06/25 Post Bid Interviews: Deep Foundation & Soil Improvement Trades
01/13/25 CM Deliver GMP to USF
02/14/25 USF Approve GMP, Execute Agreement, & Deliver NTP

Outreach Events

11/11/24 Trade Partners Information Session [Bid Submitting Protocol]
11/13/24 Pre-Bid Meeting: Civil / Structure (Morning Session)
11/13/24 Pre-Bid Meeting: Interior/Exterior/Hardscapes (Afternoon Session)
11/14/24 Pre-Bid Meeting: MEPF Disciplines
11/15/24 CBE Matchmaking Event [Major & Minor Disciplines]
02/13/25 CBE Outreach Event: Selected Trade Partners / CBE Engagement
02/20/25 CM Outreach Event: USF On Campus Stadium Career Fair Event

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