City of Alexandria - Lease, Manage, and Operate the Torpedo Factory Art Center - 2026
City of AlexandriaCity · Alexandria, VA- Due
- Apr 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 23, 2026
- Primary contact
- Alfred Coleman
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SUMMARY
The City of Alexandria is seeking a qualified operator to lease, manage, and operate the City-owned Torpedo Factory Art Center (TFAC), located at 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, Virginia.
The scope includes managing artist studios, galleries, arts programming, and facility rentals. Operators must demonstrate a proven combination of experience, financial capacity, creditworthiness, and expertise in the management, operation, and marketing of successful art centers. Interested vendors should visit the City website to obtain the RFP. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 13, 2026, and the submission deadline is April 27, 2026.
- Submit to
- https://www.alexandriava.gov/TorpedoFactory
- Scope location
- Alexandria, Virginia
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Alexandria?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 27, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.alexandriava.gov/TorpedoFactory. For questions, contact Alfred Coleman.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Alexandria in VA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Alfred Coleman. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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