Project Information

Bid Title

LEASE OF LITTLE JIM BAIT AND TACKLE

Issuing Agency

City of Fort Pierce

Location

Florida

Published Date

Sep 24, 2024

Closing Date

Oct 21, 2024

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP NO. 2024-035

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Project Description

Bid Number:	RFP NO. 2024-035
Bid Title:	LEASE OF LITTLE JIM BAIT AND TACKLE
Category:	Bid
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Fort Pierce (“City”) is soliciting proposals from qualified facility operators to lease and operate a historic destination location from the city. Historic Little Jim Bait and Tackle is located at 601 N Causeway Dr, Fort Pierce Florida 34949. The location of the facility is illustrated in Exhibit “A” of this proposal document. The City is open to any and all proposals for the property, improvements, renovations, reconstruction, style, and theme as long as it meets the historical designation of any city, state, and/or federal requirements. The operator shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management, maintenance, security, and all activities therein, to be operated in accordance with the food industry and marina operation standards, City ordinances and historic codes and state requirements. The current business operations encompass revenue streams derived from a restaurant, bar, docks, bait & tackle, and merchandise sales. The existing lease expires on April 30, 2025. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to award a lease to an operator who will accomplish the following: • Provide a destination restaurant for residents and visitors, drawing tourists into St. Lucie County. • Provide food, entertainment, drinks, and safe dockage while protecting the ecological environment in the surrounding area. • Assess, provide, and install all necessary furnishings and equipment in order to create an attractive and inviting destination. • Implement quality marketing and advertising campaign. • Work in unison with City and Marina staff during normal course of business to ensure an optimum business and customer experience. Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference followed by a guided facility tour on July 31 , 2024 at 10am at the Little Jim Bait and Tackle located at 601 N Causeway Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida, 34949. Attendance is required. Publication Date/Time: 7/5/2024 8:00 AM Publication Information: Local ads of local newspaper and Onvia Demandstar Closing Date/Time: 10/21/2024 3:00 PM Submittal Information: 1st floor City Hall, Purchasing Division, Room 101 Bid Opening Information: Purchasing Conference Room Pre-bid Meeting: Yes Contact Person: Dean Kubitschek, Marina Manager, 772-467-4101 Gelencia Carter, Purchasing Manager, 772-467-3102 Download Available: Yes Fee: No Cost Plan & Spec Available: See proposal document and attachments. Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Fax Number: 772-467-3848 Related Documents: RFP No. 2024-035 - Lease of Little Jim Bait and Tackle Attachment B - Boundary Topo Survey Attachment C - Title Search Report 32512-1 Attachment D - Title Search Report 32512-2 Attachment E - Site Plan Attachment F - Parcel Sketch (102021) Meeting Sign-In Sheet - 7-31-24 (1) Meeting Sign-In Sheet - 7-31-24 (2) Addendum No. 1 - Q & A - Attachments Addendum No. 1 - Attachment 1 - Historic Designation Addendum No. 1 - Attachment 2 - Surplus Property Addendum No. 2 - Question and Answer Addendum No. 3 - Q and A - Clarifications Addendum No. 4 - Due Date Change

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 531120Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)

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