Construction Manager at Risk for the Downtown Soccer Stadium Project

The City of Omaha is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to deliver a 5,600‑seat USL soccer stadium on a former Union Pacific rail yard in downtown Omaha. The CMAR will be responsible for all pre‑construction services, construction management, cost control, schedule adherence, safety, bonding, and coordination of subcontractors to achieve a firm budget of $100 million and a substantial completion date of March 31 2028. The contract will be awarded to the highest‑scoring, responsible bidder and will include performance and payment bonds, insurance, and compliance with city sustainability and small‑business programs. • Scope: Full CMAR services from design coordination through construction and close‑out. • Budget: $100 M maximum; CMAR fee to be negotiated (typically 5‑10 % of construction cost). • Schedule: Award expected shortly after bid opening; work to be completed by 31 Mar 2028 (≈ 18 months). • Mandatory requirements: Bid bond (or acceptable substitute), performance bond, insurance, three professional references, compliance with E‑Verify, EEO, and city sustainability programs. • Pre‑bid conference: 2 Sep 2026, 10:00 a.m. at 1819 Farnam St, 3rd‑Floor Jesse Lough Conference Room. • Submission deadline: 30 Sep 2026, 11:00 a.m. CT (electronic via Ion Wave portal, plus hard copy to City Clerk). • Evaluation criteria: Technical capability, experience on similar stadium/large‑scale projects, staffing plan, safety plan, cost proposal, and interview performance.