RETAIL DESIGN
Category: Architectural and Engineering
NAICS Code: 5413 - Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
Entity: City of Lakeland, Florida - Florida Polytechnic University
End Date: November 05, 2024
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Description:
COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION
RFP-25-20
RETAIL DESIGN
UNIVERSITY SPIRIT SHOP/CAMPUS STORE
Response Due Date: November 5, 2024
The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees (the “University”) is requesting responses from an experienced, professional and financially sound Firm to provide retail design services for a University Spirit Shop/Campus Store.
Scope of Work and Deliverables
The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees (the “University”) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide retail programming design services for a University Spirit Shop/Campus Store. The spirit shop will be located on the first floor of the Phase 3 housing complex, providing convenient access to students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. The total space of the store is approximately 2,900 square feet, thoughtfully designed to accommodate multiple uses (See Exhibit I). Of the total area, 207 square feet will be dedicated to a 24/7 vending vestibule, offering students and campus residents the convenience of purchasing drinks, snacks, and additional food vending options. Additionally, the space will feature a 45-square-foot restroom, 482 square feet for storage and back-of-house operations, and 182 square feet as a hallway connecting to building utility spaces. The primary retail area, comprising approximately 1,990 square feet, will be dedicated to customer interaction and sales.
The spirit shop will offer a wide variety of products tailored to the campus community, including branded merchandise such as t-shirts, hoodies, polos, hats, and drinkware. Additionally, it will carry essential school supplies such as notebooks, pens, binders, calculators, and more. A small selection of sundries—including candy, chips, gum, and personal care items— will also be available, providing a one-stop solution for students' everyday needs. By offering this diverse product range, the shop will cater to both the academic and lifestyle needs of the campus community, enhancing convenience and fostering school spirit.
Although the product mix has not yet been finalized, it is expected to reflect offerings similar to those found in a typical university campus store. The design should take into account the flexibility needed to accommodate a diverse and evolving range of products.
1. Retail Layout Design
• Develop a comprehensive retail layout that maximizes the 1,990 sq ft of selling space for branded merchandise, school supplies, and sundry items.
• Incorporate customer flow, product placement, and visual merchandising best practices to ensure an inviting, intuitive, and efficient shopping experience.
• Ensure that the design accommodates a flexible layout to adapt to changing product assortments, promotions, and seasonal displays.
• Include areas for specific product displays (e.g., clothing racks, shelves for school supplies, display cases for drinkware and smaller items).
• Consider back-of-house operations and storage access, ensuring seamless integration with the retail space.
2. Fixtures, Furnishings, and Equipment (FF&E) Recommendations
• Provide recommendations on all required retail fixtures, furnishings, and equipment (e.g., shelving units, display cases, checkout counters, signage, etc.).
• Propose design elements that align with the university’s branding and aesthetic, while also focusing on functionality and durability.
• Provide options for eco-friendly and cost-effective materials where possible.
3. Lighting and Visual Merchandising
• If applicable, design an effective lighting plan that enhances product displays, highlights key merchandise, and creates an inviting atmosphere.
Deadline for Written Questions 10/15/2024 4:00 PM (ET)
Responses Due 11/05/2024 2:00 PM (ET)
Authorized University Representative
The Authorized University Representative for this competitive solicitation is:
Andrea Cashell
Email: bids@floridapoly.edu
Phone: 863-874-8428
CRUISE TERMINAL 5 EXPANSION
Category: Architectural and Engineering
NAICS Code: 5413 - Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
Entity: City of Cape Canaveral, Florida - Canaveral Port Authority
End Date: November 22, 2024
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Description:
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PERMITTING SERVICES FOR CRUISE TERMINAL 5 EXPANSION
RFQ-25-1
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
The Canaveral Port Authority is seeking qualifications from interested engineering and design firms to provide ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PERMITTING SERVICES FOR CRUISE TERMINALS 5 EXPANSION for the Canaveral Port Authority, Cape Canaveral, Florida, RFQ-25- 1.
Direct all inquiries to Karen Pappas at (321) 394-3219 or kpappas@portcanaveral.com. This solicitation is governed by CPA Policy POL-2016-002-PUR-3, Establishment of a Limited Communications Period with Respect to Procurement Procedures. A copy of this policy is available on the CPA website.
Sealed written Qualifications Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the Canaveral Port Authority, Maritime Purchasing Center, 399 Challenger Rd., Cape Canaveral, Florida until November 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM-EST (Eastern Standard Time). The Maritime Purchasing Center is open weekdays from 8 AM to Noon and from 1 PM to 5 PM. Also, by the specified date and time, an electronic copy of the Qualifications Proposal must be uploaded through VendorLink. These services will be acquired in compliance with the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act, Florida Statues 287.055.
A selection committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 2:00 PM for the purpose of reviewing proposals and preparing a shortlist. If deemed required by the selection committee, the shortlisted firms will participate in presentations/interviews followed by another selection committee meeting to prepare the final ranking on Wednesday December 4, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The final ranking will be presented to the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners for approval at the December 11, 2024, regularly scheduled commission meeting. The selection committee meetings will be held in the Conference Room of the Maritime Purchasing Center, 399 Challenger Rd., Cape Canaveral, Florida and will be open to the public.
