North Carolina eVP #58-RFP260008

Feasibility Study for FSU Bronco Market Farmers Market Facility

Fayetteville State University (FSU) is seeking qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for a proposed farmers market facility, the FSU Bronco Market. - Government Buyer: - Fayetteville State University, State of North Carolina - Chief Procurement Officer: Victoria McAllister - Scope of Services: - Independent market demand and construction cost feasibility study for a potential farmers market facility - Analysis to include demand assessment, facility sizing, capital cost estimation, and recommendations on phasing and site feasibility - Deliverables: final report, cost model, and presentations - Optional Services: - Structured survey of regional farmers, vendors, and food entrepreneurs - Public engagement session to gather community feedback - Demand scans for food hall/incubator and event rental opportunities - Funding scan for public, philanthropic, and economic development sources - Concept-level test fits for candidate sites if identified - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; procurement is for professional consulting services - The contract term is one year from execution, with the study period anticipated to last 10 to 14 weeks from notice to proceed - The University has not predetermined the site, facility program, ownership, operator, or construction phase, and seeks an objective, decision-useful report

Description

Fayetteville State University is soliciting proposals from qualified firms or consultant teams to conduct an independent market demand and construction cost feasibility study for a potential farmers market facility tentatively referred to as the FSU Bronco Market. The study should provide objective, decision-useful analysis to determine whether the concept should advance, the supportable scale, likely capital cost range, and advisability of a phased approach. The University is not presuming a specific site, final facility program, ownership model, operator, or construction phase. Electronic bids are not permitted; submission must follow instructions in the attachments.

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