Carbondale Civicplus #Cowork Carbondale Management & Operations RFP

Cowork Carbondale Facility Management and Operations Solicitation

The City of Carbondale, Illinois is seeking a qualified organization to manage and operate Cowork Carbondale, a city-owned coworking facility located within the Southern Illinois Multi-Modal Station (SIMMS). - Government Buyer: - City of Carbondale (local government) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive management and operation of Cowork Carbondale - Day-to-day facility operations - Marketing and outreach strategy development - Programming and community development (including monthly events and tours) - Revenue and membership management - Performance metrics and quarterly reporting - Twice-daily site visits and customer service - Facility maintenance, access control, and consumables supply - Social media management and partnership building - Submission of a detailed 90-day startup plan - Dedicated staff member for daily operations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Minimum performance benchmarks (e.g., member acquisition, event frequency) - Insurance coverage naming the City as additional insured - Exclusion of indirect cost rates in the budget - City provides utilities, internet, furnishings, and equipment - Management fee anticipated at $60,000 annually, with possible alternative compensation structures - Initial contract term is one year with options for annual renewal based on performance

Description

The City of Carbondale is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to manage and operate Cowork Carbondale, a coworking facility located within the Southern Illinois Multi-Modal Station (SIMMS). The selected operator will be responsible for day-to-day management, marketing, programming, and growth of the coworking space, with goals to increase utilization, improve user experience, and integrate the facility into the broader economic development ecosystem. The contract includes facility operations, marketing outreach, programming events, revenue management, and performance reporting. The initial contract term is one year with options for renewal based on satisfactory performance.

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