Bi-State Development Agency, 707 North First Street, St Louis, Missouri 63102

R -- RECREATIONAL ECONOMIC CONSULTANT SOL 01-RFQ-2591-SP DUE 090500 POC Salima Paschal, (314) 982-1400 ext 1669- (314) 982-1558(Fax) spaschal@bsda.org WEB: Web Address, www.stlouisarch.com or www.bi-state.org. E-MAIL: Web Address, spaschal@bsda.org. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR 01-RFP-2591-SP RECREATIONAL ECONOMIC CONSULTANT The Bi-State Development Agency is seeking proposals from qualified proposers for a Recreational Economic Consultant We are inviting submissions from firms with expertise in recreational economic development consulting and/or entertainment and leisure design.We are looking for innovative, creative firms interested in taking a serious look at:  The current "state of things" within existing venues  Analyzing visitation trends  Proposing changes  Suggesting new venues  Project impact of current trends with and without proposed changes and/or venues Throughout the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, underneath the Gateway Arch, and in the Old Courthouse, that. Further enhance the guest experience, and add to existing revenue Study Objectives Develop a five-year strategic development plan that will keep the Memorial fresh, keep attendance growing, enhance existing venues and propose new revenue venues. Based upon the information provided in this RFQ, our web site www.stlouisarch.com, and other sources describe how your firm plans to develop the strategic plan to achieve the study objectives. Qualifications will be evaluated based on the following criteria listed in order of importance: 1. Experience with similar projects 2. Quality or relevant past projects 3. Results meeting or exceeding financial expectations of past projects 4. Extent and depth of experience in developing similar projects. Copies of the RFP may be obtained. Address written request to Salima Paschal, MS 131, Bi-State Development Agency, Division of Contracts and Procurement, 707 North First Street, St. Louis, MO 63102. You may also fax your request to (314) 982-1558. Please include the RFP number, your company name, complete address and both telephone and fax numbers on all correspondence. A site visit will be held on August 21, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Louis Gateway Arch Ticket Center. Receipt of Proposals due September 5, 2000 until 4:00 p.m. Evaluations will take approximately 30 days and negotiations may be conducted after contractor notification. BI-STATE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE MISSOURI-ILLINOIS METROPOLITAN DISTRICT Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. WE ARE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F0 Posted 08/10/00 (W-SN484422). (0223)

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