Memorial Hall Venue Management Services

The City of Hutchinson is seeking proposals for venue management services for Memorial Hall, a historic building located in the downtown area. The selected company will be responsible for providing comprehensive management and operations of the facility, including general management, scheduling, and promotion of events, marketing the venue, ticketing services, food service, and building and equipment maintenance. The city is looking for a company with proven experience in managing similar venues and a strong track record in the industry. The proposal should include a business plan, market assessment, financial capacity, and long-term sustainability of the management company. The city is seeking a 10-year management agreement commencing at the substantial completion of the renovation of Memorial Hall. Some key points to consider include: • The city's intent to renovate Memorial Hall using a combination of Star Bonds, Kansas Historic Tax Credits, and general obligation municipal bonds • The anticipated total cost of the renovation is approximately $5 million • The city seeks a venue manager that will assist with the design process and help ensure that the renovations support the long-term success of the facility • The city reserves the right to conduct pre-award discussions and/or pre-contract negotiations with any or all responsive and responsible proposers • Proposals will be evaluated based on the qualifications of the management team, proposer's financial capacity, proposed business plan, comparable venues under the proposer's management, level of benefit and/or cost to the city, and consistency with adopted plans