Opportunity
Celina Independent School District Ionwave #2026-048
City of Celina Seeks Operator for Downtown Visitor Center, Retail & Community Destination
Posted
September 05, 2026
Respond By
September 28, 2026
Identifier
2026-048
NAICS
561591
The City of Celina, Texas is seeking proposals for the operation, management, and activation of the "That's So Celina" Downtown Visitor Center, Retail & Community Destination. - Government Buyer: - City of Celina, Texas - Purchasing Department (Dawn Berry, Purchasing Director) - Scope of Work: - Full operational management of the new downtown visitor center - Retail merchandising and community activation within the facility - Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified retail merchandisers and operators - Products/Services Requested: - Operation, management, and activation services for the downtown center (1 contract) - Notable Requirements: - Electronic bid submission via eProcurement system - Submission of forms: Conflict of Interest, W9, Statement of Qualifications, Non Resident Bidder Form, Form 1295 - Proof of financial capacity and insurance compliance - Adherence to Texas local preference policy - Certifications regarding non-collusion, energy company boycotts, and firearm industry discrimination - Submission of audited financial statements - City reserves the right to reject any or all responses
Description
The City of Celina, Texas, is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the operation, management, and activation of "That's So Celina," a downtown visitor center, retail, and community destination located within the new downtown center building. The solicitation invites retail merchandisers interested in managing this community destination to submit proposals. The City strongly encourages electronic submission of bids and reserves the right to reject any or all responses. The contact for this solicitation is Dawn Berry, Purchasing Director.