Bid guide
How to bid on operating the McCollum Hall Music & Performing Arts Center for Fort Myers CRA
What the agency is buying
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency is looking for an organization, firm, nonprofit, cultural operator, or operator team to manage and operate the McCollum Hall Music & Performing Arts Center. This role involves developing and implementing a comprehensive operating model.
The selected operator will be responsible for programming live music, performing arts, community events, education, and heritage tourism. The goal is to restore McCollum Hall as a year-round cultural destination within the MLK Redevelopment Area, focusing on community engagement, local artist development, and sustainable operations.
Key dates and deadlines
This opportunity was published on September 11, 2026. The deadline for submitting your proposal is October 06, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
It is important to submit your proposal before the deadline. Late submissions are typically not accepted.
Who this opportunity suits
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is suitable for organizations, firms, nonprofit entities, cultural operators, or operator teams with experience in managing and programming cultural or performing arts venues. The agency is looking for a partner who can create a community-centered, historically respectful, and financially sustainable operating model.
Vendors with expertise in live music, performing arts, community event management, education, heritage tourism, and local artist development will find this opportunity relevant. Experience in developing accessible and inclusive programming is also key.
How to respond
To access the full details and respond to this solicitation, you need to visit the agency’s procurement portal, OpenGov Procurement. You can find the link to the original source on the platform where you discovered this opportunity.
Once on OpenGov Procurement, you may encounter a brief security check. After that, sign in or create a free vendor account. This will allow you to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your proposal. Any updates or addenda will be communicated through OpenGov.
Tips for a competitive response
When preparing your proposal, clearly outline your proposed operating model, emphasizing how it will be community-centered, historically respectful, and financially sustainable. Detail your experience in managing similar venues or programs.
Highlight your plans for year-round programming, including specific examples of live music, performing arts, community events, and educational initiatives. Demonstrate your ability to engage the community within the MLK Redevelopment Area and foster local artist development. Provide a clear vision for how you will activate McCollum Hall as a cultural destination.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency; the original posting controls.