Site work, paving and new construction of a mixed-use development in Renton, Washington. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a 585-square-foot office development; and for site work for a parking garage.

Based on grant funding from the Port of Seattle, the City of Renton (City) is seeking proposals from community and/ or cultural organizations operating within King County and with ties or interest to support the arts and culture of the City. Proposals will be accepted by individuals, organizations, or teams partnering for the proposal (Applicant( s)); ideally Applicant( s) will be located within the City. Proposals will describe the organization( s) plans and experience to develop, manage, and operate a pilot program for a collaborative arts and culture space in downtown Renton with a vision to include creative economic innovation and incubation of new or growing artistic and cultural small businesses in an inclusive manner. The expected location is an approximately 585 square foot space on the ground floor of the City-owned parking garage located at 655 South 2nd Street, which the City will provide for the pilot project with no rental or utility charges through the end of 2024. As currently configured, the space includes a built-in kitchenette, private office, storage closet, and restroom. The City anticipates providing some tenant directed improvements which are described below. The City intends to choose Applicant( s) with the capacity to successfully establish an arts and cultural hub in the first floor of the City Center Parking Garage. Program goals include: 1. Maximizing the space as a community engagement resource through programming and events. 2. Promoting Renton as a place for artistic and cultural opportunities. 3. Using the space in a manner that is compatible with other ongoing economic development and revitalization programs in downtown Renton. Safeguarding the Citys capital investment in the building. The space allocated for the program is indicated in Exhibit A. Situated next to the City Center transit center and behind Piazza Park, the City-owned facility located at 655 S 2nd Street, is in the heart of downtown and envisaged as an anchor to the development of a cultural hub. This approximately 585 square foot space has a built-in kitchenette, private office, bathroom, and storage closet. Applicant( s) will provide all necessary furnishings; any changes to the space are required to be temporary in nature, and not structural. The City has received grant funding (see Exhibit B) for the successful Applicant( s) to receive up to $50,000 for the development, operations, and management of a Cultural Arts Space. No additional financial support has been allocated by the City. A successful proposal will describe how the organization plans to secure additional funding from other sources to continue its operations beyond the startup period. The funding can be used to support staff, purchase equipment not covered by the City in the build out (such as items listed in section above), for operations of the space, program funding or as matching funds for other grants to assist with capacity building and growth of the selected program. Upon selection of Operator/ Manager, a Contract for Services will be entered into by the City and the Operator/ Manager. The contract will be substantially the same as the example Professional Services Agreement in Exhibit C, through execution of the Agreement through December 31, 2024.Any follow-on relationship will be subject to a new Agreement. The City reserves the right to reject late or incomplete proposals. The City will review all proposals for completeness and compliance with the terms and conditions contained in this document. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or to award a contract based upon available budget. Contractors submitting proposals in response to this RFP will be given written notification of the results of the selection process. Any requests for additional information that may be needed for the preparation of a proposal should be directed to jkotarski@rentonwa. gov. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. As of May 23, 2023, the due date and time has been confirmed with the owner.