Kemper RFP Exhibits Summary

This file comprises exhibits supporting a Request for Proposals issued by Kenosha County, Wisconsin, for the operation of the Kemper Center, a historic 32,350-square-foot campus consisting of nine interconnected buildings and one standalone structure (Anderson Arts Center). The RFP solicits proposals from qualified organizations, nonprofits, businesses, or collaborative partnerships to operate, program, and revitalize the property while maintaining its historic integrity. Proposals may be submitted for the entire campus or for specific buildings and designated spaces within the complex. The County seeks programming that may include hospitality services, special event venues, public and private events such as weddings and celebrations, gardens and outdoor gathering spaces, markets, arts and cultural programming, and other community-oriented activities that support recreation, education, and community vitality. The exhibits provided support the detailed requirements and specifications necessary for potential bidders to develop comprehensive and compliant proposals.

The exhibits serve to provide potential operators with essential information regarding the property's characteristics, existing conditions, and operational expectations. These materials are designed to enable bidders to understand the historic significance of the campus, assess the physical condition and layout of the buildings, and develop realistic programming and financial plans for sustainable operation and maintenance of the property. The exhibits likely include architectural drawings, historical documentation, utility information, space inventories, and other technical details necessary for bidders to evaluate feasibility and submit informed proposals that balance preservation of the site's cultural and historic value with generation of sustainable revenue streams.