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Fort Pierce Sunrise Theater Operations Concession

ID: RFP No. 2025-017 • State: Florida

Description

The City of Fort Pierce is offering a unique opportunity for interested organizations to submit proposals to contract with a concessionaire to provide facility oversight, financial management, programmatic responsibility, and stewardship of the historic Sunrise Theatre, a 1,200-seat facility located in Downtown Fort Pierce, Florida. This historic venue has been a cornerstone of the community for many decades, hosting a wide array of cultural events and performances that have enriched the community. The facility includes administrative office space (6 offices), catering/meeting room (no kitchen), 3 bars in the main theatre including historic lounge, 4 dressing rooms with full bathrooms, one dressing room with no bathroom facilities, laundry room, multi-functional Black Box with bar. A complete floor plan of the Sunrise Theatre is attached to this solicitation.Pre-Proposal Meeting and Guided TourThere will be a voluntary Pre-Proposal Meeting followed by a guided facility tour on February 18, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Sunrise Theatre located at 117 South 2nd Street, Fort Pierce, Florida, 34950. Attendance is not required but encouraged.
Background
The City of Fort Pierce, located in St. Lucie County, Florida, is seeking proposals from qualified concessionaires to manage the operations of the historic Sunrise Theatre. This 1,200-seat venue has served as a cultural hub for the community since its opening in 1923 and has undergone significant restoration efforts to enhance its role as a performing arts center. The City aims to partner with a concessionaire who can provide facility oversight, financial management, and programmatic responsibility to ensure the theatre's continued success and community engagement.

Work Details
The selected concessionaire will be responsible for:

- Facility Maintenance: Cleaning and maintenance of the entire theatre, ensuring proper functioning of water and wastewater systems, and managing solid waste removal.

- Programming: Planning and executing events that maximize attendance while adhering to community standards. This includes marketing the venue, negotiating bookings, and coordinating logistics for shows.

- Ticketing and Customer Relations: Operating box office services and ensuring secure online ticket sales while providing excellent customer service.

- Marketing: Developing marketing strategies for events and enhancing visibility for private rentals of the theatre space.

- Food and Beverage Management: Overseeing contracts with food vendors and ensuring compliance with food service regulations. Proposals should include ideas for potential kitchen facilities to enhance catering options.

- Security: Implementing security measures for events and coordinating with law enforcement as necessary.

- Back-office Operations: Managing human resources, accounting, IT, regulatory compliance, and legal functions related to theatre operations.

Period of Performance
The anticipated start date for the concession agreement is June/July 2025, following a series of proposal evaluations and negotiations scheduled from March 2025.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at the Sunrise Theatre located at 117 South 2nd Street, Fort Pierce, Florida.
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Overview

Agency
City of Fort Pierce Logo City of Fort Pierce [FL]
Opportunity ID
RFP No. 2025-017
Version
1
Response Deadline
March 27, 2025 Past Due
Date Posted
Jan. 28, 2025
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $1,500,000 (AI estimate)
Source
Open
On 1/28/25 City of Fort Pierce in Florida issued Fort Pierce Sunrise Theater Operations Concession with ID RFP No. 2025-017 due 3/27/25.

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Classifications

Opportunity Classification
RFP No. 2025-017
NAICS
541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
531120 - Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
812320 - Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated)
PSC
R408 - Support- Professional: Program Management/Support

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