The Rhode Island Convention Center Authority (Authority) is seeking proposals from qualified firms for management of the Authority's convention, and sports and entertainment complex, consisting of the Rhode Island Convention Center and its North and South garages, the Amica Mutual Pavilion, and the Innovation District Garage (hereafter collectively referred to as the "Complex"), all located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Management would oversee all aspects of the Complex including operations/engineering, booking/programming, ticketing, technology, security, parking, maintenance, sales & marketing, promotions & advertising, and concessions & banquet services at the Convention Center (the Amica Mutual Pavilion's food & beverage is managed by SportsService, LLC and is not part of this scope). The start date for the management firm is anticipated to be July 1, 2024 (the Authority's fiscal year is July 1 through June 30). Currently, ASM Global is the manager and operator of the Complex. Mandatory Notice of Intent to Submit: November 15, 2023 5:00 PM local time Due diligence and Q&A period: November 15, 2023- January 15, 2024 All questions shall be received no later than 5:00 pm local time on January 15, 2024, in writing (via mail/postal service or by email) to: Daniel McConaghy, Executive Director Rhode Island Convention Center Authority One LaSalle Square Providence, RI 02903 daniel.mcconaghy@riccauth.com Tel (401) 351-4295 In a sealed package with "Submittal for Management of RI Convention Center, AMP, Innovation District Garage" clearly visible on the exterior, proposer shall submit one (1) signed original and four (4) exact copies, all printed and bound, as well as one (1) copy (PDF format) on a USB drive. The Authority reserves the right to accept, reject, and to waive any minor informalities in any proposal when deemed to be in the best interest of the Authority or to negotiate modifications to any proposal as it shall determine in its sole discretion to be in its best interest. However, each proposer must provide all information as requested for the proposal to be considered and may be disqualified for failure to submit any required attachment/exhibit/schedule, or for submitting incomplete or nonresponsive information, exhibits, attachments, or schedules. Failure to include all the items may result in a proposal being rejected. The Authority reserves the right to provide any addenda to this RFP, provided that no addenda will be issued after January 15, 2024.
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