Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City is seeking a statement of qualifications from parties interested in constructing and operating a Community Project on 2.13 acres of land located between the Seaplane Lagoon waterfront park and the NAS Alameda Museum. Respondents have the option to include neighboring structures or available land should they be deemed to add significant value to the proposed project. The City is seeking an end user that has the qualifications to: • Provide cultural, educational, and/or economic benefits to the community. Examples of these uses include, but are not limited to: o Cultural benefits: theatre, performing arts center, art museum, art gallery, arts organization, community cultural center o Educational benefits: library, science museum, historical society, community educational center o Economic benefits: workforce development center, job resource center, economic development corporation, restaurant, visitor center; • Plan and design buildings that are compatible with the character defining features of the NAS Historic District; • Provide public use of the building as frequently as possible; and • Deliver the financial resources and experience necessary to complete the development and operate the facility. Partnerships between operators (organizations, individuals, etc.) and developer teams (developers, architects, etc.) are welcome.
