HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-12-29 11-044 ORDERCOUNCILACnON
Item No. .t 4
Date: 12-27-30
Item/Subject: Order, Authorizing the Issuance of a Request for Proposals for Pre -
Opening and Private Management Services — Proposed Arena and Convention Center
Responsible Department: Council
Commentary: As the City continues to pursue final design and pricing related to a proposed
arena and convention center, it has become clear that the City should engage a private operator
in the design and potential pre -opening phases should a project move forward. The hiring of a
private operator for Bass Park operations has historically been supported by current and past
Councils as well as by the Special Committee on Arena Implementation.
At the Council Workshop of December 16, 2010, Councilors indicated their support to issue a
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Pre -Opening and Private Management Services for a Proposed
Arena and Convention Center. Both Cianbro and Don DeNlefs have stressed the need to have
any potential private operator as part of the team as early as possible. During the design
development phase, a potential private operator would provide necessary input as to planning,
programming, construction and operation services and tasks, as well as furniture, fixtures and
equipment and potential naming rights, premium seating planning and procurement.
The RFP, as envisioned, would be issued N allow for either pre -opening services only or allow
for pre -opening services with a clause for the continuation of the agreement Into an overall
private management services contract, at the City's discretion.
The attached order would direct staff to issue the Request for Proposals, but does not commit
the City to enter Into any such contractual arrangement.
Department Head
Managers comments: R0&)
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Interim City Manager
Associated Information: Order
Budget Approval:
ante DVettor
Legal Approval:
by Solicitor
X Passage
_ First Reading
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Assigned to Councilor - Bronson Oec®ber 27. 2010
CITY OF BANGOR
(TITLE.) Order, Authorizing the Issuance of a Request for Proposals for Pre -Opening and
Private Management Services — Proposed Arena and Convention Center
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ORDERED, THAT the Finance Director is hereby authorized to issue a Request for Proposals for
Pre -Opening and Private Management Services — Proposed Arena and Convention Center.
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