Mahaffey_Theater_Complex_Site_Map.pdf

This is a site map file related to a management services solicitation issued by the City of St. Petersburg, Florida for the Duke Energy Center for the Arts complex. The map depicts the general premises of the Mahaffey Theater and Duke Energy Center, with a notation that the final map included in the management agreement is subject to adjustment. The City seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive management and operation services for the DECA complex, which includes the Mahaffey Theater (a 2,031-seat performing arts facility), Center for the Arts Plaza, and adjacent properties. The solicitation requires vendors with a minimum of five years' experience managing performing arts theaters or public assembly facilities. Key responsibilities include programming, marketing, promotion, building maintenance, parking, security, and event management. The RFP was released on December 18, 2025, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for January 6, 2026, and written questions due by January 12, 2026. The final proposal deadline is February 16, 2026, at 3:00 pm. The initial contract term is five years commencing October 1, 2026, with potential for two additional one-year extensions.

Proposals will be evaluated on four criteria: corporate experience and capacity (28%), proposed programming and marketing plan (23%), proposed management plan (23%), and fee structure (20%). Vendors must obtain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability of $5,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and professional liability of $1,000,000, among other coverage types. For contracts exceeding $200,000, vendors with more than 50 full-time employees must comply with living wage requirements. The City has established specific requirements for Small Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise, and Women Business Enterprise certifications, which will be evaluated as part of the proposal scoring. The current facility operator is Big 3 Entertainment, LLC, whose agreement expires September 30, 2026. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the City emphasizes reducing operating subsidies and expects vendors to generate revenue through corporate sponsorships, ancillary services, and innovative marketing strategies. The facility includes 1,106 parking spaces, a grand ballroom, VIP lounge, and restaurant. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's online procurement portal, with vendors required to develop strategic five-year programming and marketing plans within four months of agreement execution.