Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism - Jazz Museum Cafe RFP 2026
Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism | State of LouisianaState · Baton Rouge, LA- Due
- Nov 17, 2026
- 14 days left
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
- Primary contact
- Anne Richey
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Summary
The Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism invites proposals to design, build, furnish, operate, and maintain a high-quality indoor/outdoor café at the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old United States Mint, located at 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116, with an option to provide non-exclusive catering services.
A property site visit is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT. Questions must be emailed by October 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT, with agency responses posted by November 5, 2026. Proposals are due by November 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.
- Submit to
- https://www.lastateparks.com/rfp-jazz-museum-cafe-0
- Scope location
- New Orleans, LA
- Reported agency
- Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism | State of Louisiana?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 17, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.lastateparks.com/rfp-jazz-museum-cafe-0. For questions, contact Anne Richey.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism | State of Louisiana in LA, 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 Anne Richey. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 17, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: New Orleans, LA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.