Renovation of a museum in Hutchinson, Kansas. Completed plans call for the renovation of a museum.

The City of Hutchinson is seeking proposals for the purchase or long-term lease of Memorial Hall. The intent of the city is to sell or lease the building, in its current condition, for redevelopment and revitalization. Memorial Hall is an iconic historic building located at 101 S Walnut Street, Hutchinson, Kansas. This initiative aims to transform the Hall into a vibrant, selfsustaining entity that enhances the downtown area culturally and economically. The Hall's strategic location within the Downtown Core South Historic District makes it a valuable community resource and a key feature in the 2024 Downtown Hutch Master Plan. Depending on the type of revitalization, renovations to the building may be eligible for Kansas State Historic which could equal 25 percent of qualified expenditures. Currently, the building is managed by the City of Hutchinson, as a rental facility for various events. However, its operational limitations restrict use to the months of October through May, primarily due to the absence of modern HVAC systems. This current operation of the facility incurs an approximate annual loss of $100,000. When constructed in 1911-1912 Memorial Hall was known as Convention Hall. Through the years it has gone through several renovations and alterations and a name change to Memorial Hall. One of the unique features of the building is that Memorial Hall was constructed over Cow Creek and has multiple access hatches throughout the building. Cow Creek remains an active waterway and is an important component of the city's stormwater management program. Memorial Hall is included in the National Register of Historic Places Designation - Downtown Core South Historic District, dated November 18, 2004. Any question, request for clarification, or request for additional information regarding this RFP should be submitted no later than June 13, 2025 via e-mail to justin.combs@hutchgov.com (Subject: Memorial Hall Redevelopment/Revitalization). No oral response by any employee or agent of the City shall be binding on the City or shall in any way be considered a commitment by the City. All proposals submitted shall be binding for one hundred twenty (120) calendar days following the opening. Contact Person Inquiries regarding this RFP can be directed to the person listed on the front page. Inquiry must be submitted via email no later than (June 13, 2025).