Feasibility Study for Historic City Auditorium Renovation

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Danville, Virginia, United StatesPosted 15 days agoDeadline: May 28th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Danville, Virginia requests a vendor to conduct a feasibility study for renovating and repurposing its historic City Auditorium, focusing on community engagement, programming, design, and economic impacts.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have experience and past performance with arts and cultural facility planning
Must have expertise in market analysis and economic impact studies
Must have knowledge of Virginia State Building Code and ADA regulations
Must have knowledge of Virginia construction procurement laws, regulations, and policies
Must provide at least three past projects of building redevelopment and area revitalization
Must be registered in eVA if submitting electronically or if the local public body requires it
Must be authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia if required by Title 13.1 or Title 50

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

TIMELINE

Pre-Proposal Meeting: May 12th, 2026

Last Day for Questions: May 21st, 2026

Proposal Closing Date: May 28th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 21st, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Danville

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Danville, Virginia seeks a vendor to perform a comprehensive two-phase feasibility study for the potential renovation and adaptive reuse of the historic City Auditorium. The study will deliver data-driven recommendations including feasibility, design concepts, programming options, and an analysis of economic impact, informing future investment that supports community engagement, tourism, and downtown economic development.

The scope of work involves a kick-off meeting with city staff, interviews, facility tours, and the collection of background information. The vendor will prepare activity profiles and programming plans for all public spaces, identifying probable categories of performers and events based on regional and national market data, comparisons with similar venues, and prevailing booking trends. Deliverables include detailed reports, an executive summary, market analysis data, a competitive assessment, a multi-tab Excel workbook with pro-forma budgets, and summaries of community engagement efforts.

Vendors must demonstrate experience in arts and cultural facility planning, expertise in market analysis and economic impact studies, and proficiency in managing community engagement processes. The contract period is one year, and the pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2026.

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