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Second Sports Team Tenant - Akins Ford Arena
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The Classic Center Authority (CCA) in Athens, Georgia, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking an experienced professional sports or entertainment organization to become a second primary tenant at Akins Ford Arena. This tenant agreement will be multi-year in nature, aiming to add a professional sports team to complement the existing hockey tenant at the arena, which accommodates over 8,000 attendees. The authority favors non-hockey sports teams, particularly those whose season spans May through September, and requires the tenant to commit to hosting at least eight home games per season. Financial terms include a minimum rental fee of $15,000 per game, a facility fee of $3.50 per ticket sold, and a ticket revenue fee of 22.5% payable to CCA, reflecting both fixed and variable revenue components tied to attendance and ticket sales. Proposals must be submitted by January 16, 2026, as a single PDF, and include detailed business information, financial statements covering five years, proof of authorization to operate in Georgia, and evidence of league approvals. The evaluation will consider pricing and return on investment (30%), suitability (28%), professional expertise (22%), and qualifications and experience (20%), adjudicated through a trade-off methodology where non-price factors may outweigh cost considerations. Key submission requirements emphasize organizational transparency, drug-free workplace compliance, and adherence to non-discrimination policies. Strategic preference is given to proposals that enhance the arena’s cultural and economic impact without encroaching on the hockey tenant’s market. While no formal FAR clauses, packaging, or delivery provisions apply, the contract stipulates exclusive preference to non-hockey tenants, detailed staffing and operational responsibilities, and a comprehensive schedule of performance consistent with regional entertainment objectives. The primary point of contact is Richard Sawyer, reachable via email and phone, with no physical submissions accepted.
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GA, USASet-Aside
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