Franchise to Lease, Manage, and Operate Art Center
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TIMELINE
RFP Publication Date: February 23rd, 2026
Non-Mandatory Site Visit: March 13th, 2026
Closing Date for Receipt of Written Inquiries: March 20th, 2026
City Issues Response to Inquiries: April 3rd, 2026
Proposal Due: April 27th, 2026
Receipt and Referral of Submitted Proposals to City Council: May 12th, 2026
Anticipated Recommendation of Award to City Council: Q3 2026
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Issuing Agency
City Of Alexandria
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DESCRIPTION
The selected vendor will have the opportunity to lease, manage, and operate a unique cultural landmark, specifically an art center. The operator should demonstrate a proven combination of experience, financial capacity, credit worthiness, and expertise in the management, operation, and marketing of successful art centers, including the ability to oversee artist studios, galleries, arts programming, and facility rentals.
As part of this franchise, the operator is encouraged to apply creative approaches to the management, marketing, and operations of the facility. The scope also includes responsibility for the upkeep and reinforcement of structural elements such as exterior walls and beams, columns, floor and roof slabs, and foundations including pile caps. The contract term will be for five years.
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This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.