LEASE & OPERATION OF THE SEVEN GABLES VISITOR CENTER

The City of Fort Pierce, Florida (herein referred to as the City) invite qualified parties to submit a proposal (RFP) to provide public services within the Seven Gables building, including staffing and operation of a Visitor Information Center located at 482 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida.

The City deems it in the best interest of the public that a Visitor Information Center be operated in a portion of the building that would serve to promote the interests of the City, provide the public with information, history and services relating to the City, including promotion of local businesses, restaurants, events, City venues, and otherwise perform a public benefit. For the past ten (10) years, the facility has been operated, staffed and the building partially maintained by the Chamber of Commerce, with approximately 9,000 annual visitors, six days per week.

It is the goal of the City to seek an interested party to provide similar responsibilities in this historic waterfront, 2,000 square foot facility. Any equipment needed for operation, insurance and utilities shall be the responsibility of the vendor

Mandatory Pre- Proposal

10:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 10, 2023

House of Seven Gables

482 North Indian River Drive

Fort Pierce, FL 34950

All interested Proposers must attend this meeting and site visit in order for their proposals to be considered. Anyone arriving after 10:15 A.M., will not be allowed to participate in the proposal process.