What the city is buying

by RFPFinder from the notice; the solicitation governs

The City of Tampa seeks a qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit or private for-profit organization to lease and redevelop the historic Centro Español and adjacent vacant lots. Offers will be evaluated based on proposals for compatible use, adherence to historic preservation standards, and compliance with CDBG restrictions.

Scope

Lease and redevelop the historic Centro Español building and adjacent vacant lots.
Ensure compatibility with the community and adherence to historic preservation standards.

Local presence requiredQ&A closes Oct 19Days to respond: 25

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Details

Place of performance: Florida
Buyer type: City
Notice type: RFP
Solicitation no.: 26-P-00495
Category: Real Estate & Facilities · beta
Delivery location: 2306 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, Florida from notice
Local presence: Required
Amendments: None since Sep 22
Contact: Anne Bliton · Real Estate Contract Specialist II
Office: DEO
Email: anne.bliton@tampagov.net
Phone: (813) 274-7524

Not stated in the notice: estimated value, contract type, period of performance. Check the bid documents.

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Key dates

Tue, Sep 22Posted

Mon, Oct 19 · 3:00 PM ETQuestions due · 11 days

Mon, Nov 2 · 3:00 PM ETResponses due · 25 days left

Change log

verified Thu, Oct 8 · 2:16 AM ET

No amendments since posting on Tue, Sep 22; verified Thu, Oct 8 · 2:16 AM ET.

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Notice as published

Lease and Redevelop Centro Español at 2306 N. Howard

Released: September 22, 2026 12:00 AM EDT Questions due (Question Submission Deadline): October 19, 2026 3:00 PM EDT Responses due (Response Submission Deadline): November 2, 2026 3:00 PM EST

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to identify and select a qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization or private for-profit corporation/organization active with the State of Florida Division of Corporations to lease and redevelop Centro Español for a use that will be compatible with the surrounding community and that is in compliance with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) use restrictions.

All building improvements shall respect the building’s historic character. All plans for renovation, restoration, or alteration of the building are subject to approval of the Architectural Review Commission and/or Commission staff and must also adhere to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.

The Future Land Use designation for the site is Community Commercial 35 (CC-35), and it is zoned as a Planned Development (PD). The site is located in the West Tampa National Historic District, West Tampa Overlay District, and Impact Fee Exempt Zone for Transportation.

The City of Tampa (the “City”) owns certain real property known as the historic Centro Español de West Tampa (“Centro Español”) located at 2306 N. Howard Avenue, Tampa, Florida. The Centro Español premises is defined as the main building, the theatre, and the paved parking and retention area surrounding the north and west sides of the building.

The gross building area, including the theatre, is 30,610 square feet. The City also owns adjacent vacant parcels to the north and south of Centro Español (the “Vacant Lots”), which are included in this RFP. The north lot is located at 2402 N.

Howard Avenue (the “North Lot”), and the south lot is located at 2302 W. Cherry Street (the “South Lot”). Centro Español and the Vacant Lots shall be collectively referred to as the “Property”.

Centro Español is an officially designated City of Tampa Landmark and has been added to the National Registry of Historic Places. Centro Español is in the West Tampa Community Redevelopment Area of Tampa, Florida.

NIGP codes: 97100 Real Property Rental Or Lease; 97135 Land, Rental or Lease

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