Convention Center Authority. Established in 2009, the Convention Center Authority of Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County (hereinafter "the Authority") is a public, nonprofit corporation and a public instrumentality of the City and is authorized under Title 7, Chapter 89, Part 1, Tennessee Code Annotated, as amended, to plan, promote, finance, construct, acquire, renovate, equip and enlarge convention center facilities along with associated hotel accommodations in order to promote and further develop tourism, convention and employment opportunities in the State of Tennessee and thereby provide a means to attract conventions, public assemblies, conferences, trade exhibitions or other business, social, cultural, scientific and public interest events to the State, enhance the State's image as a convention destination, and encourage and foster economic development and prosperity and employment within the State. The Authority consists of nine members appointed by the Mayor of Nashville and includes a chair, vice-chair, and secretary, who are elected annually, as well as three ex-officio members appointed by the Governor of Tennessee. Music City Center, located at 201 Rep. John Lewis Way South, Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, includes approximately 353,000 square feet of exhibition space, approximately 75,000 square feet of ballroom space (consisting of a 57,500 square foot Karl F. Dean Grand Ballroom and an 18,000 square foot Davidson ballroom), 61 meeting rooms with approximately 90,000 square feet in total, over 145,000 square feet of pre-function space, two outdoor terrace areas (one on Rep. John Lewis Way with 19,000 square feet of space and the other at the corner of 8th Avenue and Demonbreun with over 8,000 square feet of space), 32 loading docks, 1,800 space three-level parking garage and approximately 7,500 square feet of retail space. The Authority is seeking offers from qualified firms who are certified to submit proposals for Elevator/Escalator Maintenance Services for Music City Center. It is the Authority's objective to select the best-qualified firm who, in its opinion, will continuously provide top quality service and generally create goodwill within this high quality facility. The final decision of the Authority will be made in its overall best interest. Any anticipated changes or deviations from these contracts should be clearly identified in the response to this RFP. Any contract resulting from this RFP will be for a five (5) year term. Procurement Staff Contact:
Jasmine Quattlebaum
Director of Purchasing
Convention Center Authority Question Deadline 07/18/2024 Direct all questions related to this RFP via email to mccpurchasing@nashvillemcc.com with Elevator/Escalator Maintenance Services in the subject line. The point of contact for all questions, inquiries, clarifications in regard to this RFP must be sent to the Director of Purchasing/DBE or designee. All questions and inquiries will be reviewed, and responses will be posted electronically. Responses to Inquiries July 24, 2024 Hand Delivery Submissions should be delivered to: Music City Center Administrative Offices Jasmine Quattlebaum Director of Purchasing/DBE 600 Koreans Veterans Blvd Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Please submit one (1) original, five (5) copies, and one (1) electronic copy of the complete proposal response including any attachments, on a WINDOWS PC compatible CD or flash drive (verify all files are on disc/flash drive prior to submitting proposal) of the following materials to the address set forth in Section V (D). Proposals submitted electronically (i.e. Email) WILL NOT be accepted.
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