Opportunity
Fort Myers Opengov #RFP 26-100
Fort Myers CRA Seeks Restaurant Operator for Historic McCollum Hall
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
October 02, 2026
Identifier
RFP 26-100
NAICS
722511
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), part of the City of Fort Myers, is seeking proposals from qualified restaurant operators, hospitality groups, restaurateurs, or eligible joint ventures to operate a restaurant at the historic McCollum Hall in the Dunbar community. - Government Buyer: - Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), City of Fort Myers - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a service opportunity for restaurant operation - Products/Services Requested: - Operation of a high-quality, community-oriented restaurant at McCollum Hall - Quantity: 1 restaurant operation service - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Restaurant concept must honor the cultural legacy of McCollum Hall and support economic revitalization - Evaluation criteria include operating experience, concept quality, financial feasibility, cultural alignment, community benefit, implementation capacity, and proposed business terms - Proposals must align with the facility's historic and cultural significance and activate the larger McCollum Hall facility - Submissions are to be made via the City of Fort Myers OpenGov portal, following detailed evaluation criteria
Description
The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is seeking qualified restaurant operators, hospitality groups, restaurateurs, and joint ventures to submit proposals to operate a restaurant at McCollum Hall, a historic community landmark in Fort Myers, Florida. The restaurant should be high-quality and community-oriented, honoring McCollum Hall's cultural legacy and contributing to the revitalization of the Dunbar community. McCollum Hall, built in 1938, has historically been a hub for commerce, music, entertainment, and community gatherings, especially during segregation. The CRA plans to develop McCollum Hall as a community asset with various uses including a restaurant, arts venue, and recording studio.