CMR for Translational Research Institute

University of South Florida is seeking a qualified firm to act as Contract Manager “at risk” for the construction of the Translational Research Institute (TRI) building. The manager will assume full responsibility for overseeing the construction contract, controlling cost, schedule, and performance risk, and coordinating with university stakeholders. This Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) will allow USF to negotiate with selected bidders after the bid deadline. • Scope: Full‑time contract‑manager‑at‑risk services for the TRI building project, including cost control, schedule adherence, risk mitigation, and stakeholder coordination. • Procurement: Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) – solicitation number 2027‑118‑ITN‑PRO; bids submitted via the USF portal; mandatory pre‑proposal meeting on Oct 14, 2026. • Timeline: Posting Oct 1 2026, pre‑bid meeting Oct 14 2026, questions due Oct 16 2026, bid deadline Oct 30 2026, award intent Nov 23 2026, notice to proceed Nov 30 2026. • Contacts: Parker Quaquarucci (primary), Michael Hernandez (secondary); both listed with email and phone. • No budget ceiling disclosed; payment terms Net 30 after invoicing.