WC oecc expansion feasibility

Weber County, through its Culture, Parks & Recreation department, is soliciting proposals for the Ogden Eccles Conference Center Expansion and Remodel Feasibility Project Consulting (RFP 19-323). The procurement seeks qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study and strategic planning process for potential conference center expansion. The project is divided into two critical phases: Phase One will focus on extensive market research, including historical performance analysis, demographic studies, tourism updates, industry trends, market analysis, competitive comparisons, and preliminary recommendations with estimated budgets and projections. Phase Two will develop a detailed business plan, including refined cost estimates, funding structure recommendations, organizational expense analysis, and preliminary design recommendations. The RFP requires proposers to demonstrate significant expertise in conference center consulting, municipal project planning, and market feasibility assessments. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM MST on December 12, 2019, with the solicitation released on November 21, 2019. Proposers must submit comprehensive documentation highlighting their capabilities, experience, and strategic approach to evaluating the conference center's expansion potential.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The solicitation appears open to qualified consulting firms with demonstrated expertise in conference center and municipal project feasibility studies. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project emphasizes Ogden's strategic location near Salt Lake International Airport and its potential as a mountain-to-metro destination. The RFP suggests the potential for awarding the contract to a single contractor or multiple contractors for different project phases, though specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation. The project's scope indicates a strategic focus on understanding market demand, competitive positioning, and potential economic impacts of conference center expansion, with an implicit expectation of comprehensive consulting services that can transform preliminary feasibility research into actionable recommendations for future development.