Retail Management Government Bids & RFPs

Sealed qualifications are due by Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 10:00 a. m.

Payment is to be made by the City within thirty (30) days of invoice by the consultant.

Consultant's services shall be guaranteed against any and all defects or damages caused thereby for a period of three (3) years from the date of completion of consultant's services.

The City will select the proposer most qualified to perform the services described in the RFQ, based on evaluation criteria including experience, capability, approach, past performance, and financial stability.

Minimum qualifications include Massachusetts registration and licensing, knowledge of state building codes, experience designing parking garages, and experience with municipal capital improvement projects.

A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 9:00 a. m. to 11:00 a. m. in the executive conference room, 1st floor, Memorial Building, 150 Concord Street, Framingham, Massachusetts.

Questions concerning this request for qualifications can only be submitted through Bidnet Direct by 10:00 a. m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Proposals submitted through any means other than the City's Bidnet Direct system will not be accepted and will be rejected as nonresponsive.

Proposals must be received by 5:00 p. m. mountain time on August 28, 2026.

The concessionaire must propose a franchise fee of no less than 3 percent of the gross receipts for each year of operation. An initial deposit of no less than $5,000 into the R&R account is required, with subsequent annual deposits of no less than 1 percent of gross receipts.

Proposals will be evaluated based on factors including franchise fee, resource protection, operation/maintenance, services and facilities offered, bidder experience, financial capability, and knowledge of public use area management.

Bidders must demonstrate financial capability and knowledge of managing a public use area in compliance with federal and state requirements for public health and safety. Experience in owning/operating recreation-based businesses is also considered.

Unauthorized improvements will be considered a trespass, and the concessionaire may be ordered to remove them at their expense. Failure to maintain the concession area to satisfactory levels may result in contract termination.

An open house and tour of the concession area is scheduled for August 13, 2026, at the Silos Boat Ramp. Attendance is encouraged for prospective bidders.

Questions regarding the prospectus must be submitted no later than 4:00 p. m. mountain time on August 17, 2026.

Failure or refusal to supply requested information may cause a proposal to be treated as nonresponsive and rejected. Proposals received after the deadline will not be accepted.

The contract has a four-year base period from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2030, with a five-year option period and an additional six-month extension option.

Payment will be made in accordance with the prompt payment act (31 ****) and regulations at 5 CFR part **** must be submitted electronically via the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.

The contractor warrants that items delivered are merchantable and fit for the particular purpose described in the contract.

This procurement is a 100% set-aside for 8(a) small businesses. Offerors must be certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) for participation in the 8(a) program.

The contract includes clauses for termination for cause and default, which may result in liability to the government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law.

The date of the pre-proposal conference, in conjunction with the site visit, will be listed in the solicitation.

Contractor personnel must meet security requirements, including background checks and potential clearances. Violations of security policies can lead to removal from government property and disciplinary action.

Submissions are due by September 7, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. EST. submission deadline: september 7, 2026 at 2:00 p. m. est

Proposals will be evaluated based on experience and capacity of the development team, development concept and project design, financial plan, and development schedule. evaluation criteria weight experience and capacity of development team. . . development concept and project design. . . financial plan. . . development schedule.

Developers must have at least 10 years of relevant project experience, have principally developed and completed at least three separate multifamily or mixed-use projects, be experienced, stable, and well-financed, have creditworthiness with at least 10% equity, be authorized to do business in Florida, and have a satisfactory record of contractual performance. minimum qualifications: a. have no less than ten 10 years of relevant project experience. . . b. have principally developed and completed no less than three 3 separate multifamily or mixed used projects. . .

The deed shall include language providing that title will revert to the city if construction is not initiated as agreed, and any deposit or other funds paid by the developer shall be forfeited to the city. he deed shall include language providing that title will revert to the city if construction is not initiated as agreed, and any deposit or other funds paid by the developer shall be forfeited to the city.

Proposers are responsible for visiting the project site to become familiar with local conditions. visiting the project site to become familiar with local conditions that may affect cost, progress, or performance

Questions must be submitted by August 17, 2026, at 5:00 p. m. EST. deadline for questions: august 17, 2026, at 5:00 p. m. est

Proposals may be rejected if they fail to provide requested information, conform to instructions, or if proposers engage in prohibited lobbying or contact with city personnel. proposals which fail to provide requested information. . . will be rejected. . . any proposer or any individuals that lobby on behalf of proposer or interact with other proposers. . . will result in rejectiondisqualification of their proposal