RICC Feasibility Study

The Rhode Island Convention Center Authority is seeking a consultant to conduct a feasibility study for additions and alterations to the existing Rhode Island Convention Center. The study should examine opportunities to expand or alter the facility to make it more attractive and competitive with its peer facilities around the country. The scope of the project includes condition assessment, feasibility studies, and preparation of a written report with all options, plans, budgets, schedules, and program included. The selected consultant will be required to have specialty expertise in areas such as convention centers, public meeting spaces, and hospitality/food services. • The consultant will be responsible for conducting a condition assessment of the existing facility and identifying areas for improvement. • The consultant will prepare multiple conceptual options for the Authority to review and rank, including conceptual construction and design budgets. • The consultant will provide a written report with all the options, plans, budgets, schedules, and program included. • The consultant will be required to have specialty expertise in areas such as convention centers, public meeting spaces, and hospitality/food services. • The consultant will be required to provide a detailed list of staff that shall be assigned to the project, their resumes, and an hourly rate for use for any projects the RICCA may use to add to the scope of services.