Mayor Chief Procurement Officer Buddy Dyer David Billingsley, CPSM, C.P.M.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

RFP26-0030

54 WEST CHURCH STREET ART SPACE

The City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division has implemented an electronic bidding system to streamline solicitation responses.

CITY OF ORLANDO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS SITE

https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Departments-Offices/OBFS/Procurement

City of Orlando

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

54 WEST CHURCH STREET ART SPACE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

2. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS INFORMATION

3. TERM OF CONTRACT

4. SCOPE OF WORK AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

5. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

6. PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME

7. PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND FORMAT

8. REQUIRED PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

9. DELIVERY OF PROPOSALS

10. CONFORMANCE TO SOLICITATION

11. EVALUATION CRITERIA

12. PROPOSAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND EVALUATION PROCESS

13. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

14. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

15. ADDENDUM TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

16. APPLICABLE LAW AND APPEALS

17. CONTRACT

18. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT

19. AFFILIATED AGENCIES

20. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY; E-VERIFY SYSTEM

21. RIGHT TO AUDIT RECORDS

22. FISCAL YEAR FUNDING APPROPRIATION

23. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES

24. PROMPT PAYMENT ACT

25. INVOICES

26. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

27. PROPOSER'S GUARANTEE

28. INSURANCE / PERFORMANCE BONDS

29. FLORIDA SALES TAX

30. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION

31. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

32. RECIPROCAL LOCAL PREFERENCE

33. PURCHASING CONTRACTS W/ OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

34. FOREIGN CORPORATION

35. SUBCONTRACTORS

36. PURCHASING CARD PROGRAM

54 West Church Street Art Space

37. LIVING WAGE POLICY

38. PROHIBITION - CONTRACTING WITH SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES

39. SOFTWARE LICENSES

40. NON-DISCRIMINATION

41. GOVERNING LAW / VENUE

42. RECOVERED MATERIALS

43. PROHIBITION AGAINST CONSIDERING SOCIAL, POLITICAL, OR

IDEOLOGICAL INTEREST IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

44. VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE

Attachments:

B - Exhibit #1 - MAD COW THEATRE LS - FLOOR PLAN

C - AS BUILTS 1 of 5 PLDDOCS-#1238905-v1-BLD2011-02360_26-22-29-0027-00-

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D - AS BUILTS 2 of 5 PLDDOCS-#1238906-v1-BLD2011-02360_26-22-29-0027-00-

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E - AS BUILTS 3 of 5 PLDDOCS-#1238907-v1-BLD2011-02360_26-22-29-0027-00-

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F - AS BUILTS 4of 5 PLDDOCS-#1238908-v1-BLD2011-02360_26-22-29-0027-00-

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G - AS BUILTS 5 of 5 PLDDOCS-#1658918-v1-BLD2014-09916_26-22-29-0027-00-

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Summary

The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the City of Orlando, through the City of Orlando’s Procurement and Contracts Division, are soliciting proposals for a bold and visionary partner to reimagine and activate the 54 W. Church Street arts space—formerly home to the Mad Cow Theatre and the Fringe Arts Space.

As part of the City’s efforts to transform downtown Orlando into a thriving, vibrant, and connected community, the CRA is aggressively pursuing redevelopment and revitalization, focusing on providing more housing and cultural opportunities, improving transportation, and encouraging retail and business growth. This includes supporting the arts and playing a key role in helping to provide excellent arts experiences within the downtown core.

1.2. Contact Information

Direct inquiries to the following:

Angela L. Thomas, MBA, CPPB

Senior Purchasing Agent

400 S Orange Ave

4th Floor Purchasing

Orlando, FL 32801

Email: angela.thomas@orlando.gov

Phone: (407) 246-2563

Department:

Community Redevelopment Agency

1.3. Timeline

The following is the scheduled calendar of events with important dates and times. Dates are subject to change by the Chief Procurement Officer (“CPO”) of the Procurement and

Contracts Division or designee, at their sole discretion. If the Procurement and Contracts

Division determines that it is necessary to change these dates or times prior to the

Proposal due date, the change will be announced via an addendum.

Release Project Date January 3, 2026 mailto:angela.thomas@orlando.gov tel:(407)246-2563

1st Mandatory Pre-Proposal

Meeting (Mandatory)

January 15, 2026, 3:00pm

ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED AT EITHER

THE 1ST OR THE 2ND PRE-BID

(NOT NECCESSARY TO ATTEND BOTH)

54 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32801

2nd Mandatory Pre-Proposal

Meeting (Mandatory)

January 28, 2026, 1:00pm

ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED AT EITHER

THE 1ST OR THE 2ND PRE-BID

(NOT NECCESSARY TO ATTEND BOTH)

54 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32801

Question Submission Deadline February 9, 2026, 5:00pm

Proposal Submission Deadline February 19, 2026, 2:00pm

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2. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS INFORMATION

The Procurement and Contracts Division is the official source to obtain information relating to CRA solicitations. It is incumbent on the Proposer to obtain solicitation and current award information prior to and after the scheduled opening date of a Request for

Proposals. Information is updated daily as it becomes available. An award, or recommendation of award, may be made at any time after the scheduled opening date of a Request for Proposals. You may obtain award and other solicitation information in a variety of ways:

A. There are currently two Internet sites available to obtain RFP Selection

Committee rankings, Notice of Intended Action for award and other information:

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1. The City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division’s Website:

http://www.orlando.gov/procurement/solicitations/ If you are interested in obtaining solicitation information, copy and paste the above link into your web browser and click on View Current Bids. Please remember that you must keep your registration information up to date in order to continue to receive notifications of bidding opportunities that meet your commodity code selections.

2. Direct link to the City's e-Procurement Portal:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/orlando.

B. You may visit the Procurement and Contracts Division, during normal business hours, to obtain award information, solicitation packages, addendums, and other documents. Our office is located at:

City of Orlando

Procurement and Contracts Division

400 South Orange Avenue, Fourth Floor

Orlando, Florida 32801

You may also call the Procurement and Contracts Division at (407) 246-2291, during normal business hours, to request award and other solicitation related information.

We appreciate your interest in doing business with the City Beautiful and wish you much success with your business ventures.

3. TERM OF CONTRACT

There is the potential for a five-year Contract, plus Renewal options, after RFP completion.

4. SCOPE OF WORK AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1. Vision for the Space

The City of Orlando seeks to activate this venue as a cultural anchor in downtown

Orlando—providing inclusive, frequent, and accessible programming that contributes to the city's artistic identity and stimulates local economic activity.

This is a unique opportunity to manage and operate a centrally located cultural venue as a dynamic, arts-driven destination.

http://www.orlando.gov/procurement/solicitations/ https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/orlando

4.2. The Opportunity

The City of Orlando invites creative professionals, organizations, or collaborative groups to submit proposals to renovate and operate the second-floor interior space at 54 W.

Church Street as an arts-centered venue. Whether you specialize in theatre, music, dance, design, film, or emerging media—this is your chance to shape the cultural heartbeat of Downtown Orlando.

Programming may include, but is not limited to:

• Theatre & Dance

• Music & Film

• Painting, Sculpture & Design

• Multimedia, Electronic & Conceptual Arts

• Architectural, Graphic & Visual Arts

4.3. Location Details

• Address: 54 West Church Street, Orlando, FL

• Leaseholder: City of Orlando

• Property Type: 2nd-floor venue with elevator, stair, and escalator access

Floor plan is attached - Exhibit "1".

The as-builts are attached - Exhibit "2"

4.4. Space Features

• Approx. 9,000 square feet

• 167-seat Stadium Theatre

• 66-capacity Black Box Theatre (soundproof)

• Green Room (formerly used as a kitchen)

• Recently replaced hot water heater

4.5. Structure & Costs

• Annual Rent: nominal fee of $1 per year.

• Monthly CAM (Common Area Maintenance): $2,500

• Estimated Monthly Utilities: ~$3,000 (includes electric, HVAC, pest control)

• Total Estimated Monthly Cost: ~$5,500

4.6. Terms & Renovation Guidelines

• Management Term: The City of Orlando holds a 75-year lease on the space that has been secured since 2011. The City expects a 5 Year management and operation agreement with possible renewals on the space for this use.

• The space must be used as an arts space. All renovations and alterations must be pre-approved by the CRA. Tenants will be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits.

4.7. Successful Proposals will Demonstrate

• Proven experience in arts production AND venue management for three years or more.

• Financial capacity to fully fund any renovations or upgrades.

• Sustainability plan for staffing and monthly operational costs.

• Success in marketing and audience development within an urban or metro environment.

• Evidence of an existing audience.

• Joint applications are welcome

4.8. Funding Opportunities

We encourage respondents to seek grant funding from outside resources if needed.

Some opportunities to consider might include:

• The Orange County TDT Cultural Arts Funding Program

• The State of Florida’s Cultural Facilities/Division of Arts and Culture

5. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

5.1. MANDATORY Pre-Proposal Conference

A Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference will be held at:

There shall be two opportunities for the Mandatory Site Visit on the second floor of 54

West Church Street on:

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST and

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST.

In order to be considered present for a Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference, a Proposer must have at least one (1) representative present and signed in on the Pre-Solicitation

Sign-In Sheet. See the Introduction Section of this solicitation for the location, date, and time.

5.2. Purpose

The Pre-Proposal conference is intended to provide prospective Proposer(s) the opportunity to ask questions or receive clarification from CRA and City representatives of any requirements of this Request for Proposals. Representatives from the Procurement and Contracts Division and a technical representative from the CRA will be present to discuss the project and answer questions.

5.3. Oral Interpretations and Addenda

All interpretations and clarifications related to the Request for Proposals, or supplemental instructions will be in the form of a written addendum from the Procurement and Contracts

Division. No oral interpretations or clarifications from CRA or City staff or by other means will be considered binding unless issued in writing.

5.4. Clarification of Requirements

To facilitate the clarification of requirements, it is strongly recommended that Proposer(s) submit all questions in writing, at least three (3) days prior to the pre-proposal conference.

Angela L. Thomas, MBA, CPPB,Senior Purchasing Agent

City of Orlando

Procurement and Contracts Division

400 South Orange Avenue, Fourth Floor

Orlando, Florida 32801

Telephone: (407) 246-2563

Fax: (407) 246-2869

Email: angela.thomas@orlando.gov

Website: http://www.orlando.gov/procurement/

6. PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME

6.1. Proposal Due Date

Sealed Proposals must be submitted electronically and received by Procurement and

Contracts Division, no later than 2:00 pm, Local Time, Orlando, FL, on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Proposals received after this date and time, will not be considered.

6.2. Public Opening

Proposals will be publicly opened and announced by the Procurement and Contracts

Division on the due date and time as specified herein. The Proposer’s name and http://www.orlando.gov/procurement/ verification of bond submittal, if applicable, will be publicly announced aloud at the

Proposal opening.

Instructions to join the solicitation opening virtual meeting:

A. Select a method to join

1. Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting from your calendar, via dial-in number and conference ID, or sign in as a guest on the web. For information on joining a

Microsoft Teams Meeting from the app or on the web, visit:

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B. Choose your device and download Teams

1. Go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/download-app and download Microsoft Teams. You can use a smart phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer to download at no cost. Make sure to allow some extra time for the install before joining your first meeting. If you do not have one of the devices just mentioned, you can also call in to the meeting. If you cannot download the desktop or mobile application, follow the instructions to join a Microsoft Teams Meeting on the web.

C. Join the virtual meeting

1. See Introduction Section for the Location and/or link to the virtual Proposal

Opening.

a. Note: Sessions may be recorded. Please turn your camera off and mute your microphone before joining the meeting.

D. Provide live public comment

1. An opportunity to speak will be provided to all in attendance during the meeting. You will be called by the name, email or phone number listed. When called, unmute your device and state your name and address for the record.

6.3. Public Record

Proposals received in response to this Request for Proposals are exempt from disclosure under the provisions of the Public Records Law until such time as an award decision has been made known or until thirty (30) days after the Proposal opening, whichever is earlier.

7. PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND FORMAT

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7.1. Preparation

Prepare your Proposal in a clear and concise manner. Ensure that the content of your

Proposal submittal is complete. Special attention should be given to the specific information, instructions and requirements of the Request for Proposals document to ensure responsiveness. Proposals that are incomplete or lack key information may be rejected. To help facilitate the review process, properly label each section or tab to correspond with your submittal information.

7.2. Incurred Expenses

Neither the CRA, nor the City, is not responsible for any expenses which Proposers may incur in preparing and submitting Proposals including presentations and any other expenses called for in this Request for Proposals.

7.3. Proprietary Information

A. In accordance with Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes (Public Records Law), and except as may be provided by other applicable State and Federal Law, all

Proposers should be aware the Request for Proposals and the responses thereto are in the public domain. Proposers are requested to identify specifically any information contained in their Proposals which they consider confidential and/or proprietary and which they believe to be exempt from disclosure to the public under applicable law, citing specifically the applicable exempting law; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be deemed to preclude the full disclosure without redaction of any and all information submitted by Proposers to

Committee members, advisors to the Committee, and CRA and City staff and officials administering this solicitation and evaluating the proposals. A generic notation that information is “confidential” is not sufficient. Failure to provide the

Procurement and Contracts Division Office with a detailed explanation and justification including statutory cites and specific reference to your Proposal detailing what provisions, if any, you believe are exempt from disclosure, may result in your entire Proposal being subject to disclosure in accordance with

Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes.

B. Each Proposer shall complete the “Confidential and/or Proprietary Information

Exemption Form”, included with this Request for Proposals as Attachment “C”, and submit the form with their Proposal.

C. In addition to the Proposal submitted pursuant to Section 9.13, a Proposer asserting any exemptions from public disclosure regarding any portions of its

Proposal shall also provide a redacted copy of its Proposal in electronic format suitable for public disclosure, redacting only such portions of its proposal identified on Attachment “C” as exempt from disclosure under an applicable law.

D. By submitting a proposal, a Proposer acknowledges and agrees that should it designate any materials submitted to the City and CRA as confidential or exempt from public disclosure, the Proposer will upon the request of City or CRA (at the

City’s or CRA's discretion) defend the City and CRA (and their employees, Committee members and advisors, agents, and elected and appointed officials) against all claims and actions (whether or not a lawsuit is commenced) related to the Proposer's designation of material as confidential or exempt from public disclosure. A Proposer shall indemnify and hold harmless the City and CRA (and their employees, Committee members and advisors, agents and elected and appointed officials) from any and all claims, actions, suits, judgements, fines, costs, fees (including attorneys' fees), related to the Proposer’s designation of material as confidential or exempt from public disclosure.

E. Nothing herein shall be deemed to preclude the City of CRA from exercising its own judgment regarding the disclosure of records and the City and CRA may take any action that the City or CRA in good faith believes is necessary for the

City or CRA to comply with federal and/or Florida public records laws, including but not limited to filing a declaratory action.

All Proposals received from Proposers in response to this Request for Proposals will become the property of the City and CRA and will not be returned to the

Proposers.

8. REQUIRED PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

Outline Format for Response

In order to ensure a uniform review process and to obtain the maximum degree of comparability, it is requested that Proposals be organized in the manner as specified.

8.1. Title Page

Provide the name of Proposer's firm, address, e-mail address, telephone number, name of contact person, date, and the subject: RFP26-0030, 54 West Church Street Art Space

8.2. Table of Contents

Include a clear identification of the material by section and by page number.

8.3. Letter of Transmittal

A. Limit to two (2) pages.

B. Briefly state the Proposer's understanding of the services to be provided and make a positive commitment to perform the work.

C. Give the names of the persons who will be authorized to make representations for the Proposer, their titles, addresses and telephone numbers.

8.4. Proposer's Certification

By submitting a Proposal, the Proposer certifies that the Proposer has fully read and understands the Proposal method and has full knowledge of the scope, nature, and quality of work to be performed.

Each Proposer shall complete the “Proposer's Certification Form,” included with this

Request for Proposals as Attachment “A,” and submit the form with their Proposal. The failure of a Proposer to submit this document will be cause for rejection of the Proposal.

8.5. Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Proposer shall provide the required “Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form” as attached to this RFP as Attachment “B.”

8.6. General Business Information

Proposals shall provide:

A. Legal Name of Proposer, the address of Proposer’s principal place of business, phone number, fax number, name of principal in charge and email address.

B. Name(s) of person(s) to be contacted for information or services if different from name of principal in charge.

C. Business Form - State if Proposer’s business is local, national, or international and indicate the business’s legal status (corporation, partnership, etc.) Provide the date the Proposer was organized or incorporated and state of incorporation.

If the Proposer is a joint venture, please list the partners and the date such joint venture was formed.

D. Indicate whether the Proposer’s business is a parent or subsidiary in a group of firms/agencies.

E. Provide the location of the office from which the work is to be performed and the number of professional staff employed at the office.

F. State if the Proposer’s business is licensed, permitted and/or certified to do business in the State of Florida and attach copies of all such licenses issued to the business entity.

8.7. Confidential and/or Proprietary Information Exemption Form

Proposer shall provide the required Confidential and/or Proprietary Information

Exemption form as attached to this RFP as Attachment “C.” If Proposer asserts confidentiality to any portion of its proposal, Proposer is reminded to submit a redacted copy of its proposal pursuit to section titled "Proposal Preparation and Format;

Proprietary Information."

8.8. Proposer’s Experience

Proposers must provide the following information:

• Proposers shall submit a verifiable statement of the Proposer's experience providing: 54 West Project (Mad Cow Theater)

The statement of experience should be supported by the references listed as Attachment

“D,” which shall be completed and submitted by the Proposer with its Proposal.

• Lost Business

Provide a list of all contracts in which your firm was terminated for cause by a governmental agency.

8.9. Staff Experience

The Proposer shall submit a statement of experience and resumes of the key personnel staff who will be assigned to the project.

8.10. Financial Stability

Proposers must provide the following information.

A. Provide a narrative description and such other information, if any, as Proposer deems necessary to demonstrate Proposer’s financial strength and capacity to provide, implement, and maintain the proposed system for the term of the

Contract.

1. The City and CRA reserve the right to request such additional financial information regarding Proposers as it deems necessary or appropriate from

Proposers or from any other party having relevant information, including but not limited to utilizing Dun and Bradstreet or other financial reporting companies’ financial reports for evaluation purposes or to request credit references in its review process.

B. The Proposer shall state if there are any known financial issues that will prevent the Proposer from providing, implementing and maintaining the proposed system for the term of the Contract.

C. Bankruptcies – The Proposer shall state if they are involved in an ongoing bankruptcy as a debtor, or in a reorganization, liquidation, or dissolution proceeding, or if a trustee or receiver has been appointed over all or a substantial portion of the property of the Proposer under federal bankruptcy law or any state insolvency law.

8.11. Litigation History

The Proposer shall describe whether Proposer is involved in any litigation, currently or within the last five (5) years where the amount in dispute exceeded $50,000. Proposer shall also describe whether Proposer has any outstanding judgments pending against

Proposer.

8.12. Customer Service

A. Human Resources

1. Proposers shall submit a statement describing the Proposer’s operating policies addressing personnel areas such as background and training level of personnel proposed to work on the project.

B. Estimate of Staff Levels

1. Proposers shall submit the estimated staffing levels for this project.

8.13. Veteran Business Enterprise Participation in Subcontracts

Proposer shall provide the required Veteran Business Enterprise Participation form as attached to this RFP as Attachment “E.”

8.14. Human Trafficking Affidavit

The Vendor hereby represents, warrants, and certifies that Vendor does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Section 787.06, Florida Statutes and that Vendor has provided the Human Trafficking Affidavit attached hereto as Attachment "F."

A completed Human Trafficking Affidavit should be included with your Submittal. A contract shall not be awarded to a Respondent who does not submit the form at the time of submittal or within seven (7) days of the date the City requests the form be submitted, if a Respondent fails to return the form with its response.

8.15. Operational Plan

The proposer shall submit a three year operating budget, as well as a sustainability plan for staffing and monthly operational costs. The Operating Plan should include planned operating hours and event schedule.

8.16. Artistic Vision and Creativity

The proposer shall submit the proposed activation of the space, including programming variety, public engagement as well as whether it offers experiences that add to or complement the artistic variety and excellence of downtown.

8.17. Marketing & Community Impact Plan

The proposer shall submit submit a plan for space usage, including how the project would be marketed to generate activity downtown and draw new visitors and residents to the area. Should also demonstrate evidence of an existing audience and success in marketing and audience development in an urban/metro environment. The plan should include projected audience numbers and visitors to the space.

8.18. Renovation Plan and Budget

The proposer shall submit the Renovation Plans with approximate budget and any drawings or renderings of the potential space.

9. DELIVERY OF PROPOSALS

Except as provided in Section titled "Americans with Disabilities Act," for people needing special accommodations, to be responsive proposals for this solicitation must be submitted electronically. Paper responses will be deemed non-responsive.

9.1. Instructions for submitting a proposal

A. Once you have logged into your OpenGov account, go to the solicitation in which you want to bid/participate on. Then click on “Draft Response,” complete the information requested, upload your bid/quote/submittal, along with all required attachments, and submit.

Respondents are solely responsible for ensuring that their submittals are complete, uploaded and submitted in the e-Procurement Portal by the due date and time. The City and CRA shall not be responsible for any submission delays or failures caused by any occurrence.

9.2. Proposal Binding

All Proposals submitted shall be binding for one hundred eighty (180) calendar days following opening.

9.3. Late Proposals

Proposals received by the City after the time specified for receipt will not be considered.

Proposers shall assume full responsibility for timely delivery of the Proposals to the location designated for receipt of Proposals.

10. CONFORMANCE TO SOLICITATION

All Proposals submitted shall meet and conform to all material, mandatory requirements set forth in this RFP, provided that nothing herein shall be deemed to limit the City’s and

CRA's ability to waive minor irregularities without notice or the need to issue a written addendum.

If a Proposer desires to submit a Proposal which, if selected by the CRA, would require the City or CRA to waive, alter or omit a material, mandatory requirement set forth in this

RFP, the Proposer must first submit a request to the City asking the City and CRA to amend the requirements of this RFP in the same manner provided for the submission of written questions by Proposers provided in the section of this RFP entitled “Questions

Regarding Solicitation or Proposal Process.” If the City of CRA, in its discretion, agrees to amend, alter, or waive the requirement, the City shall issue notice to all prospective

Proposers of the change in the form of a written addendum.

Any request to waive, alter, or amend a mandatory requirement of the RFP should be in the form of a written question that can be answered in an Addendum issued to all prospective Proposers. Please note, the City is not asking the Proposer to send in their

Proposals prior to the submission date, but merely to request a waiver or amendment to a mandatory requirement necessary to allow submission of the intended Proposal.

11. EVALUATION CRITERIA

An Advisory Committee will be established to review all responsive Proposals. Proposals will be evaluated for short listing (if applicable) and final ranking using the evaluation criteria set forth herein. The information that will be considered for each criteria is as follows:

No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)

1. Operational Plan

This criteria will include, but will not be limited to, evaluation of a three year operating budget, as well as a sustainability plan for staffing and monthly operational costs. Should include planned operating hours and event schedule.

Points Based 25 (25% of Total)

2. Marketing & Community Impact Plan

This criteria will include, but will not be limited to, evaluation of the space usage, including how the project would be marketed to generate activity downtown and draw new visitors and residents to the area. Should also demonstrate evidence of an existing audience and success in marketing and audience development in an urban/metro environment. Should include projected audience numbers and visitors to the space.

Points Based 25 (25% of Total)

3. Artistic Vision and Creativity

This criteria will include, but will not be limited to, the proposed activation of the space, including programming variety, public engagement as well as whether it offers experiences that add to or complement the artistic variety and excellence of downtown .

Points Based 20 (20% of Total)

4. Experience of Proposer and Assigned

Management Team with Organizational

Background

This criteria will include, but will not be limited to, the Experience of Proposer and

Assigned Management Team with background in arts and venue management, and plan for management control of the scope and estimated timelines and implementation.

Points Based 20 (20% of Total)

5. Renovation Plan and Budget

This criteria will include, but will not be limited to, the Renovation Plans with approximate budget and any drawings or renderings of the potential space.

Points Based 8 (8% of Total)

6. Veteran Business Enterprise participation in subcontracts

This criteria will include, but will not be limited to, evaluation of the information submitted in response to Attachment “E.

Points Based 2 (2% of Total)

12. PROPOSAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND EVALUATION PROCESS

12.1. Initial Review of Responses

The Procurement and Contracts Division will perform an initial review of all Proposal submittals for preliminary qualification and documentation compliance. This review process may include, but is not limited to, forms verification, professional licensing, references, past performance, and other relevant criteria.

12.2. Advisory Committee

An Advisory Committee (hereinafter referred to as “the Committee”) initially consisting of at least five (5) members will be established to review, discuss, and evaluate all responsive Proposals submitted in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP). The

Committee may utilize CRA staff, City staff, and/or consultants who are not members to advise and assist the Committee in its review, evaluation, and scoring of the Proposals.

The subsequent inability of one or more committee member to serve or complete service on a committee shall not require the appointment of a new committee or a replacement committee member even if the loss of such member(s) causes the number of remaining committee members to fall below five (5).

12.3. Preliminary Evaluation; Short Listing

The Committee may conduct a preliminary evaluation of all Proposals on the basis of the information provided and, if the Committee deems desirable in its discretion, it may elect to short list two or more Proposers using the evaluation criteria set forth in this solicitation.

Upon short listing by the Committee, only those Proposers short listed shall remain eligible for further evaluation and consideration by the Committee.

12.4. Presentations

The Committee reserves the right to require oral presentations from and conduct pre-award discussion and/or pre-Contract negotiations with any or all responsive and responsible Proposers who submit Proposals determined to be reasonably acceptable of being selected for award. Presentations and pre-award discussions and negotiations may be limited at the discretion of the Committee to short listed Proposers. Discussions may be conducted for the purpose of clarification and to assure full understanding of, and responsiveness to, the solicitation requirements. The City and CRA will not be liable for any costs incurred by the Proposer in connection with such interviews, presentations, or negotiations (i.e., travel, accommodations, etc.).

12.5. Optional Discussion

At the discretion and in the best interest of the CRA, the City, or Committee may conduct discussions with Proposers (or the short listed Proposers, as applicable) or seek revision of Proposals from Proposers (or the short listed Proposers, as applicable) deemed to be responsible and reasonably acceptable to be selected. Such Proposers (or short listed

Proposers) will be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to discussion and revision of the Proposals. Revisions may be permitted after submission of Proposals and prior to award of a Contract for the purpose of obtaining best and final offers.

12.6. Award Without Presentations

The City and CRA may evaluate and award a Contract based on responses to this

Request for Proposals without discussions or oral presentations. Therefore, each response to this RFP should contain the Proposer's best terms and conditions for consideration.

12.7. Scoring and Final Ranking

Each Advisory Committee member will evaluate the proposals based on the factors set forth in the Evaluation Criteria of the RFP and assign a score for each criteria ranging from zero (0) points to the maximum points allowed for each rating criteria. The individual criteria scores will then be added to determine the total score. The maximum possible total score is one hundred (100). After scoring, each Advisory Committee member will rank the Proposers based upon the member’s total scores for each proposal. The ranking established by each member will be accumulated to determine the final ranking. Each member’s top-ranked firm will be assigned one (1) point, second ranked firm two (2) points and so on. After accumulating the members’ points, the Proposer with the lowest points shall be ranked first, the next lowest points shall be ranked second, and so on.

In the event of a tie, the tied Respondents’ total scores from each member will be added and compared. The Respondent with the highest total scores will be ranked highest of the tied Respondents. If the total scores of two or more of the tied Respondents also results in a tie, the City’s Chief Procurement Officer, or designee, may instruct the

Advisory Committee to conduct further deliberations, evaluations and rescoring of the

Respondents until a ranking, or total score, without a tie is achieved.

The Committee will evaluate and rank the responsive Proposers deemed reasonably acceptable to be selected (or the short listed Proposers, as applicable) as set forth in the preceding section entitled “Evaluation Criteria”. In the event that the Committee previously elected to short list Proposers, any rankings or scores assigned as part of the short listing process shall not be binding on the Committee or its members as part of final evaluation and Committee members may modify their scores for any and all Proposers and scoring categories as they deem appropriate in their sole discretion. The Committee shall submit the proposed rank order to the Chief Procurement Officer after the conclusion of scheduled presentations, if any. Upon approval of the ranking by the Chief Procurement

Officer, the Chief Procurement Officer shall post a notice of intended action. The notice of intended action may be obtained by the Proposers as set forth in the section of this

RFP titled “Request for Proposals Information.”

12.8. Authority to Award

Contracts shall be awarded in accordance with the provisions of the City’s Procurement

Code, Chapter 7 of the City of Orlando’s Code of Ordinances; however, award of contracts in excess of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) shall be presented to

CRA for final award.

12.9. Reserved Right

The CRA and the City, in their sole and absolute discretion, acting through the City’s Chief

Procurement Officer, reserves the right to reject any and all, or parts of any and all proposals, to re-advertise this solicitation, postpone or cancel, at any time, this solicitation process, or to waive minor irregularities and informalities in this RFP or in the proposals received as a result of this RFP. The CRA and the City do not guarantee the award of any Contract as a result of this solicitation process.

13. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

13.1. Communications with the City, Agency, or Board; Prohibited Contacts

To protect the integrity of the solicitation process and ensure fair consideration of all respondents, a prohibited communication period is hereby established commencing as of the time of the issuance of this solicitation and terminating upon execution of a contract

(or, if the solicitation is cancelled, upon cancellation of the solicitation). Except for communication with the City’s designated point of contact set forth in this solicitation or as otherwise authorized by the City’s Chief Procurement Officer, during the prohibited communication period, the City and the CRA prohibit communication regarding the solicitation by a respondent or potential respondent (or on a respondent or potential respondent’s behalf) to or with any officer, board member of the CRA, elected official

(including the Mayor and City Council), department, division, office, or employee of the

CRA or the City, and any Advisory Committee members or other people or entities providing advice to the City or the Advisory Committee related to this solicitation. During the prohibited communication period, all contacts and communications regarding the solicitation by a respondent, or potential respondent, including their agents, representatives or others on their behalf, shall be directed to the City’s Procurement and

Contract Services Division in the manner provided below in this solicitation, unless otherwise authorized by the City’s Chief Procurement Officer. Prohibited contact or communications during the prohibited communication period may result in disqualification from the solicitation process, rejection of the solicitation, or termination of any resulting contract as determined by the Chief Procurement Officer. In addition, prohibited contact or communications may also be grounds for suspension and debarment of a respondent or potential respondent under the City’s Procurement Code.

13.2. Questions

Any questions relative to interpretation of the solicitation or the solicitation process shall be addressed in writing as indicated below. In order to be answered prior to the submittal deadline, questions must be received by the Procurement and Contracts Division on or before the cut-off date for questions as specified in the Proposal Schedule. Any interpretation made to prospective Proposers with respect to questions submitted prior to the cut-off date for questions will be expressed in the form of an addendum to the solicitation which, if issued, will be conveyed in writing to all prospective Proposers no later than five (5) days prior to the date set for receipt of Proposals. Oral answers will not be authoritative.

13.3. Addenda

It will be the responsibility of the Proposer to contact the Procurement and Contracts

Division prior to submitting a Proposal to ascertain if any addenda have been issued, to obtain all such addenda, and to return executed addenda with the Proposal.

13.4. Point of Contact

All communication and contact regarding this solicitation shall be directed to:

Angela L. Thomas, MBA, CPPB,Senior Purchasing Agent

City of Orlando

Procurement and Contracts Division

City Hall at One City Commons

400 S. Orange Avenue, Fourth Floor

Orlando, Florida 32801

Telephone: (407) 246-2563

Fax: (407) 246-2869

Email: angela.thomas@orlando.gov

Website: http://www.orlando.gov/procurement/

14. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The City reserves the right to request that the Proposer provide additional information it deems necessary to evaluate, clarify, or substantiate any area contained in each submitted Proposal and to more fully meet the needs of the CRA and the City. This includes information which indicates financial resources as well as ability to provide and maintain the system and/or services. Moreover, the CRA and the City reserve the right to make investigations of the qualifications of the Proposer as it deems appropriate, including but not be limited to, a background investigation conducted by the Orlando

Police Department.

15. ADDENDUM TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

If it becomes necessary to revise or amend any part of this Request for Proposals before the Proposal due date, the Chief Procurement Officer will furnish the revision by written

Addendum.

It is the Respondent's responsibility to contact the Procurement and…