Request For Proposals: Clinton Market Collective

August 20, 2024

VIEW AND DOWNLOAD THE RFP HERE

Clinton Market Collective (CMC) is a fully redesigned, newly reopened outdoor market space located at 11 Clinton Avenue, a primary gateway to the Capital City and situated directly across from Quackenbush Square, as well as the Downtown entrance to the half-mile linear park and Riverfront connector known as the Skyway in the City of Albany, New York. CMC, the Skyway, and Quackenbush Square are designed and built to facilitate pop-up retail and public space, with CMC including two shipping container vendor stalls and all three venues containing flexible open space that can accommodate a variety of uses and activations. 

As owner of CMC, Capitalize Albany Corporation is seeking proposals from qualified individuals and organizations interested in becoming the Operator for Clinton Market Collective. Through a collaboration with the City of Albany and the Albany Parking Authority, Capitalize Albany is able to enhance this solicitation for a CMC Operator by providing the opportunity for qualified respondents to additionally express interest in activating the Skyway and Quackenbush venues. Following the RFP process, Capitalize Albany may enter into an operating agreement with a selected Respondent.

The selected Operator will be ideally responsible for all day-to-day operations of the market. The main function of the Operator will be to manage activation of the site in order to ensure its success as a vibrant public gathering space. Potential activations may include but are not limited to pop-up and semi-permanent retail, including food, beverages and soft goods; special events including festivals, farmers’ markets and craft fairs; private events including corporate functions, banquets, parties and weddings; and other types of entertainment or outdoor activations such as public art installations, fitness classes, musical or other performances.

Qualified respondents are requested to submit a comprehensive proposal, including a profile of the responding entity and overview of relevant staff, a detailed description of proposed uses and planned activations, a detailed operations plan, a proposed fee structure, and pro-forma. Capitalize Albany is seeking proposals which align with the public mission of the project, which visualizes CMC, the Skyway, and Quackenbush Square becoming vibrant community gathering spaces that act as proving-grounds for businesses, and showcases for local artists, creators, and performers.

Please see the full RFP in the link above for more information and detailed instructions.

All proposals must be submitted by email to Andrew Biggane at [email protected] by 4 PM, EST on September 20, 2024. Please submit any questions to Andrew. Late proposals will not be accepted.