City of Irvine PlanetBids #26-3479

City of Irvine Seeks Accelerator Operator for Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The City of Irvine is seeking a qualified organization to serve as the Accelerator Operator for its new Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a 25,000 sq. ft. facility focused on healthcare innovation, enabling technologies, climate solutions, and defense tech. - Government Buyer: - City of Irvine Economic Development Division (Purchasing Department) - Contact: Stacey Chou - Scope of Services: - Development, mobilization, and operation of the Center - Management of accelerator programming, facility operations, startup recruitment, pipeline development, partnership development, and financial sustainability - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified organizations - Facility Details: - 25,000 sq. ft. dedicated to innovation sectors - City investment of approximately $8 million in capital improvements - Potential operating support during initial launch phase - Contract Structure: - Initial development and mobilization phase - Three years of operations, with an option for a two-year extension - Potential further extensions up to the end of the City's lease term - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory pre-bid meeting - Compliance with City Minimum Wage Ordinance (State Minimum Wage plus $3.50/hour) - Local Vendor Preference policy for qualifying businesses - Attachments include business information, financial projections, pricing proposal, and compliance declaration - No product line items or part numbers specified; solicitation is for operational and management services

Description

The City of Irvine is soliciting proposals for an Accelerator Operator to manage the Irvine Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. This is an open competitive solicitation inviting all qualified organizations to submit proposals. The work is expected to start around November 1, 2026, with a duration of 3 years plus an extension. The solicitation includes a mandatory pre-bid meeting and requires compliance with the Minimum Wage Ordinance.

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