Opportunity
City of Tampa #26-P-00495
Lease and Redevelopment of Historic Centro Español Property in Tampa, FL
Posted
September 19, 2026
Respond By
November 02, 2026
Identifier
26-P-00495
NAICS
531120
This opportunity invites qualified organizations to lease and redevelop the historic Centro Español property in Tampa, Florida. - Government Buyer: - City of Tampa (local government) - Scope of Work: - Lease and redevelopment of Centro Español at 2306 N. Howard Avenue, plus adjacent vacant parcels at 2402 N. Howard Avenue and 2302 W. Cherry Street - Gross building area: 30,610 sq. ft. (including theatre) - Eligible Respondents: - 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations or private for-profit corporations/organizations registered with the State of Florida Division of Corporations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Redevelopment must be compatible with the surrounding community - Compliance with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) use restrictions - All improvements must respect the historic character of the property and adhere to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation - Approval required from the Architectural Review Commission - Site is designated Community Commercial 35 (CC-35), zoned Planned Development (PD), and located in the West Tampa National Historic District, West Tampa Overlay District, and Impact Fee Exempt Zone for Transportation - No OEMs or specific vendors are mentioned, as this is a real estate and redevelopment solicitation
Description
This solicitation is for the lease and redevelopment of the historic Centro Español property located at 2306 N. Howard Avenue in Tampa, Florida. The project requires adherence to historic preservation standards and involves redevelopment of the property and adjacent parcels. The City of Tampa manages the project, and proposals are due by November 2, 2026. Contact persons are Anne Bliton and Lewina Woodard for further information.