Site work and new construction of a theater / auditorium in Sarasota, Florida. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a 216,000-square-foot theater / auditorium; and for site work for a theater / auditorium.

As of March 27, 2023, a design firm has not been selected as of yet. Although a firm timeline for construction has not been determined, construction is not expected to start prior to 2025. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: The City of Sarasota is requesting proposals from qualified firms to represent the City as an Owners Theatrical Representative [herein referenced as OTR] from award of the contract agreement through completion of the project; primarily through phases of planning, design, and engineering of the anticipated 216,000 sq ft Sarasota Performing Arts Center (SPAC) by the Sarasota Performing Arts Center Foundation, currently d.b.a. Van Wezel Foundation. There is potential for the extension and or continuation of the contract through construction phases of the facility, if found desirable by the City.The OTR will be responsible to the City of Sarasota Commission, City Managers Office, and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Executive Director and/or General Manager. Proposer Responsibility: All instruction and specifications for this solicitation are provided for download. Proposer responsible for adhering to all requirements and requests outlined in same. Contract duration: One Time Purchase Contract renewal: Not Applicable Prices good for: Not Applicable Q & A deadline: Jun 15, 2022 5:00:00 PM EDT The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time *Project information, including timeline and contacts, has been obtained through public sources. The content management team continues to pursue additional details; however, the contact(s) listed have yet to disclose or confirm any information. Inquiries should be directed to the contact(s) listed.