# Celina Independent School District Ionwave #2026-048 Addendum 1

Operation and Management of "That’s So Celina" Downtown Visitor Center and Retail Destination

**Posted:** September 05, 2026
**Respond By:** September 28, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-048 Addendum 1
**NAICS:** 561591

The City of Celina, Texas is seeking qualified retail merchandisers to operate, manage, and activate the "That’s So Celina" Downtown Visitor Center, Retail & Community Destination.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of Celina Purchasing Department (Collin County, TX)
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are mandated
  - Invited suppliers and plan holders include AlphaGraphics and My Unique Office
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Full operational management of the downtown visitor center
  - Retail merchandising and community engagement activities
  - Service line item: Operation, Management & Activation of Visitor Center (quantity: 1)
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - Compliance with Texas local preference policy
  - Certifications required: non-collusion, non-boycotting of energy companies, non-discrimination against firearm entities
  - Insurance requirements must be met
  - Submission of financial capacity documentation and audited financial statements
  - Electronic submission is strongly encouraged
  - City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals

### Description

The City of Celina is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the operation, management, and activation of "That’s So Celina," a downtown Celina visitor center, retail, and community destination. The solicitation involves managing a retail and community destination within the new downtown center building. Interested firms must submit proposals electronically by September 28, 2026. The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses and to proceed as deemed in the City's best interest.

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