Massport #1107

Operator Sought for Marine Innovation Facility at Boston Fish Pier

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is seeking an experienced operator for the Marine Innovation Facility at the Boston Fish Pier in South Boston, MA. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), Real Estate & Asset Management Department - Scope of Work: - Operation, management, fit-out, and programming of a 6,250 sq ft Marine Innovation Facility - Facility includes adjacent in-water infrastructure for marine technology testing - Acts as a blue economy incubator supporting marine technology users, researchers, and entrepreneurs - Operator responsible for day-to-day operations, user recruitment, programming, marketing, safety compliance, and coordination with Massport - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience operating shared-use facilities focused on marine technology - Strong programmatic and financial proposal required - Community outreach and engagement are essential - Compliance with non-discrimination and diversity goals - Innovative approaches to financial sustainability and facility programming encouraged - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a service-oriented RFP for facility operation and management

Description

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is soliciting proposals for the fit-out, management, operation, and programming of the Marine Innovation Facility located at the Boston Fish Pier in South Boston, MA. The facility will serve as a blue economy incubator workspace supporting marine technology users, researchers, and entrepreneurs. The agreement term is three years with two one-year renewal options, and the operator will play a central role in Massport's Blue Edge initiative to foster marine technology innovation and collaboration. Proposals are due by August 7, 2026, and the solicitation encourages participation from minority-owned, woman-owned, and small businesses.

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