Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, through its Department of Parks and Recreation, is seeking a qualified management partner for the Frogtown Park and Farm. A successful submission would be able to fulfill the Parks and Recreation Department’s mission to facilitate the creation of active lifestyles, vibrant places, and a vital environment through creativity, innovation, and connections. The city would be successful finding a partner or partners who would bring the following strategies and resources to the Frogtown Park and Farm: • A vision that makes the Frogtown Park and Farm a landmark within the surrounding neighborhood and the City as a whole. • An operational plan that demonstrates an open, welcoming, and accessible environment for the community while showing a sustainable business model. • A vision for diversifying and expanding programming, that will attract a broad range of users. • A community spirit that sees the opportunities to host groups and classes and welcome people onto the farm. • A plan for operational transparency and community accountability, with robust communication. The Frogtown Park and Farm management partner will be responsible for all aspects and facets of managing the property which may include: community engagement, staffing, programming, scheduling, daily operations, maintenance, and security, whether the partner is an individual, a team, a firm, or a combination thereof.
