RFP for City of Lexington Uptown Municipal Service District

The City of Lexington, North Carolina, is seeking proposals from qualified private or non-profit organizations to manage and administer the Uptown Municipal Service District (MSD) in accordance with NCGS § 160A-536. The selected contractor will be responsible for promoting, maintaining, and enhancing the district by implementing the Main Street philosophy and Four Point Approach, focusing on organization, design, promotion, and economic vitality. Key service areas include marketing and communications, economic development, event management, planning and development, and public space management. The contractor is required to maintain a staffed office within the Lexington Uptown District during normal business hours and must develop a long-term strategic plan, including a retail economic strategy and annual work plans with measurable metrics. The City intends to execute a five-year contract, with the first year of performance running from the date of approval through June 30, 2027, following the City's fiscal year cycle. Funding for the MSD was allocated at 99,500 dollars for Fiscal Year 2026, though this amount is subject to annual fluctuations based on tax receipts. Payments will be made monthly in an amount equal to one-twelfth of the approved annual budget, payable within 30 days of receiving an invoice supported by performance documentation. The contract is governed by North Carolina law and may be terminated by the City with 60 days written notice. Proposals are due by 5:00 pm on September 9, 2026, and will be evaluated based on the proposer's ability to be the most responsive and responsible firm in the City's best interest.