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Restaurant Operator for McCollum Hall

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RFP 26-100State & Local

Response Deadline10/02/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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The Community Redevelopment Agency in Fort Myers, Florida, is seeking a restaurant operator for McCollum Hall under solicitation RFP 26-100. This historic site, originally built in 1938, served as a vital commercial and cultural hub for the Dunbar community during the segregation era. The agency aims to transform the hall into an active community asset featuring a recording studio, multipurpose spaces, and a performing arts venue, with the restaurant serving as a primary activation point to drive visitation and economic vitality. The selected operator is expected to provide more than basic food services, creating a dining experience that respectfully reflects the history and identity of the community. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 2, 2026. Primary contact for this opportunity is Executive Director Michele Hylton-Terry, with procurement support provided by Denise Finn.

General Info

Fort Myers CRA seeks a restaurant operator for historic McCollum Hall by October 2026.

Agency

Florida → Community Redevelopment AgencyView Agency

NAICS

722511 - Full-Service RestaurantsView NAICS

Place of Performance

FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(3)

RFP 26-100 Restaurant Operator for McCollum Hall

PDF•rfp

Service Agreement (8-31-26)

DOCX•contract-document

City of Fort Myers Insurance Requirements Chart

PDF•specifications

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 11

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 2

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/02/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 20 days

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyFlorida → Community Redevelopment Agency

Contacts2 people available

OfficeFort Myers, FL, 33901, USA

Organization / Agency

Florida → Community Redevelopment Agency

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Office AddressFort Myers, FL, 33901, USA

Contacts

Michele Hylton-TerryExecutive Director

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Denise FinnProcurement Manager

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Interested Companies (2)

Source Management

Herndon, WA

Catalyst Community Development

Tampa, FL

Full Description

McCollum Hall was built in 1938 by Clifford "Buck" McCollum, Sr. as a commercial and cultural anchor in Fort Myers Dunbar community. It became known for commerce, music, entertainment, and community connection during the segregation era. The upstairs dance hall hosted nationally significant Black performers and served as a gathering place for the community. The CRA acquired and preserved McCollum Hall to protect its historic character and advance redevelopment along the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard corridor. Current CRA plans envision McCollum Hall as an active community asset with complementary uses, including a restaurant, performing arts or music venue, community and multipurpose space, recording studio, and other redevelopment-supportive activities. The restaurant is intended to be more than a food service operation. It is expected to become a visible activation point for McCollum Hall, support visitation to the larger facility, contribute to neighborhood economic vitality, and reflect the history and identity of the community in a respectful and contemporary manner.