2602 Addendum 1.pdf

This is Addendum One to Request for Proposal #2602 issued by Kenosha County, Wisconsin for the operation, programming, and revitalization of the Kemper Center. The addendum extends the sealed proposal submission deadline from the original date of May 19, 2026 to 1:00 PM on June 2, 2026, to allow prospective vendors additional time to prepare comprehensive responses. The County seeks qualified organizations, nonprofits, businesses, or collaborative partnerships to operate either the entire 32,350-square-foot historic campus comprising nine interconnected buildings and one standalone Anderson Arts Center, or specific buildings and designated spaces within the complex. Desired programming includes hospitality services, special event venue operations, public and private events such as weddings and celebrations, gardens and outdoor gathering spaces, markets, and arts and cultural programming supporting community recreation and education. A pre-proposal conference was held on April 21, 2026, with a question submission deadline of April 28, 2026. Vendor presentations are estimated for June 16, 2026, and contract award is estimated for July 31, 2026. The contract term runs from August 24, 2027 through December 31, 2037, with three five-year renewal options available, or alternatively up to 25 years if the vendor proposes and completes substantial capital improvements subject to County approval.

Proposals must demonstrate experience with multi-use facilities, events management, historic preservation, or adaptive reuse projects, with relevant references from comparable facilities operated within the past five years. The County requires a minimum 12.5% gross revenue share from operations, with proposers able to offer higher percentages for competitive advantage. Submission requirements include one original and four photocopies in ring or comb binding, plus one USB storage device with soft copy, submitted to the Kenosha County Purchasing Division. Proposers are responsible for daily operations, routine maintenance, cleaning, and all necessary renovations or improvements to meet modern programming needs, with permanent additions becoming County property. Zone A will be unavailable through spring 2028 due to shoreline restoration construction, which must be factored into phasing and revenue projections. No incumbent vendor is identified, and the County reserves the right to select multiple proposals for different property portions. No specific budget range or award value is stated in the addendum.