Explore St. Louis - Feasibility Study RFP Process for South County Mall Site - RFQ 1026-A (2026)
St Louis Regional Convention And Visitors CommissionSpecial District · Saint Louis, MO- Due
- Nov 5, 2026
- 8 days left
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- Primary contact
- Custodian Of Records
The 30-second brief
Explore St. Louis (ESL), acting on behalf of St. Louis County, seeks a qualified, independent consultant to serve as its procurement advisor and representative for the development and administration of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an updated feasibility and market impact study of a possible sports tourism facility at the South County Mall site in St. Louis County, Missouri. The selected consultant will help ESL define the study scope, conduct a competitive solicitation, evaluate proposals, recommend a study team, support contract negotiations, and oversee the study through final delivery. The study must test current demand, competitive conditions, site suitability, financial feasibility, tourism benefits, and community implications for the working name South County Event Center (SCEC). Responses are due by November 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time, with questions due by October 28, 2026.
Project charter and work plan, Stakeholder and evaluation structure, Schedule, Information gap assessment, And decision framework; Complete draft and final study RFP package, Proposer outreach list, Evaluation forms, Scoring guidance, Interview questions, And proposed study acceptance checklist; Solicitation record, Including inquiries, Proposal review materials, Evaluation results, And a documented selection recommendation; Negotiation memorandum and recommended study scope, Fee, Deliverable schedule, And contract performance provisions; Progress reports, Milestone reviews, And written assessment of the final study; Final decision briefing and complete project archive, Including correspondence, Procurement records, And review memoranda.
Comparable sports tourism and feasibility advisory experience 25%, Competitive procurement and owner’s representative experience 20%, Proposed approach and understanding of the assignment 25%, Key personnel expertise capacity and availability 20%, References and demonstrated results 10%
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Summary
Explore St.
Louis (ESL), acting on behalf of St. Louis County, seeks a qualified, independent consultant to serve as its procurement advisor and representative for the development and administration of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an updated feasibility and market impact study of a possible sports tourism facility at the South County Mall site in St. Louis County, Missouri. The selected consultant will help ESL define the study scope, conduct a competitive solicitation, evaluate proposals, recommend a study team, support contract negotiations, and oversee the study through final delivery. The study must test current demand, competitive conditions, site suitability, financial feasibility, tourism benefits, and community implications for the working name South County Event Center (SCEC). Responses are due by November 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time, with questions due by October 28, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Comparable sports tourism and feasibility advisory experience 25%
- Competitive procurement and owner’s representative experience 20%
- Proposed approach and understanding of the assignment 25%
- Key personnel expertise capacity and availability 20%
- References and demonstrated results 10%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Project charter and work plan, Stakeholder and evaluation structure, Schedule, Information gap assessment, And decision framework
- Complete draft and final study RFP package, Proposer outreach list, Evaluation forms, Scoring guidance, Interview questions, And proposed study acceptance checklist
- Solicitation record, Including inquiries, Proposal review materials, Evaluation results, And a documented selection recommendation
- Negotiation memorandum and recommended study scope, Fee, Deliverable schedule, And contract performance provisions
- Progress reports, Milestone reviews, And written assessment of the final study
- Final decision briefing and complete project archive, Including correspondence, Procurement records, And review memoranda
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Cover letter
- Firm and team
- Comparable assignments
- Approach and schedule
- Disclosures
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- St. Louis, MO
- Reported agency
- Explore St. Louis
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from St Louis Regional Convention And Visitors Commission?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 5, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Custodian Of Records.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
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What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
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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 Custodian Of Records. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Project charter and work plan, Stakeholder and evaluation structure, Schedule, Information gap assessment, And decision framework; Complete draft and final study RFP package, Proposer outreach list, Evaluation forms, Scoring guidance, Interview questions, And proposed study acceptance checklist; Sol. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover letter, Firm and team, Comparable assignments, Approach and schedule, Disclosures. Review the full document from St Louis Regional Convention And Visitors Commission for the complete list.
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