FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Cumberland County has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified firms to provide Project Management and Owner’s Representative Services for the modernization and renovation of the Crown Theatre and Arena, collectively known as the Crown Complex.
This key step marks continued progress in the County’s plan to transform the existing Crown facilities into a modern, accessible, and first-class event venue that supports the region’s cultural and economic vitality.
The selected firm will serve as the County’s representative, overseeing daily coordination, schedule review, construction progress, and quality assurance. Responsibilities will include assisting with contractor and architect selection, budget monitoring, and ensuring that all project milestones are achieved on time and within scope.
On June 4, 2025, the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners voted to discontinue construction of the previously proposed Crown Event Center in downtown Fayetteville and instead pursue full renovation and modernization of the current Crown Theatre and Arena. The updated project will build on prior feasibility studies, community engagement, and the Board’s Guiding Principles, ensuring alignment with the County’s vision for accessibility, functionality, and fiscal responsibility.
Cumberland County encourages responses from local, minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, disabled veteran-owned, and small diverse businesses, as well as firms that have not previously worked with the County.
Key Dates
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RFP Issued: Oct. 13, 2025
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Questions Due: 5 p.m., Oct. 28, 2025 and must be emailed to County Manager Clarence Grier at cgrier@cumberlandcountync.gov
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Proposals Due: 5 p.m., Nov. 14, 2025 (five hard copies and one digital PDF
on a flash drive)
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Interviews: Week of Dec. 15, 2025
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Selection Notification: Week of Jan. 5, 2026
The complete RFP document, submission requirements, and supporting materials, including prior studies and meeting minutes, are available at: www.cumberlandcountync.gov/departments/commissioners-group/commissioners/crown-event-center-committee
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