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The solicitation documents can be downloaded for free from the eBid System as a pdf (Bid #T-16-22) at:\u00a0https:\/\/pompanobeachfl.ionwave.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Old Town Arts and Entertainment District has already attracted several leading restaurateurs, and now with this new opportunity, we look forward to partnering with an outstanding developer\/operator who shares our vision for the area,\u201d said Nguyen Tran, CRA Director.<\/p>\n Locals have dubbed the location the \u201cWash House,\u201d as the historic building was once a former laundromat. Conceptual ideas for the 6,089 square foot building include a high-quality, unique, diverse style restaurant or a craft brewery\/wine bar with a food component of light bites or full kitchen. Roof top seating must be incorporated as an active use.<\/p>\n Currently, two restaurants are under construction in the district including South Bar & Kitchen by Mike Linder and Papamigos by Brian Faeth.<\/p>\n An\u00a0Optional Pre-Proposal Conference\u00a0will be held on\u00a0Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 9 a.m.\u00a0(local) at 11 N.E. 1st Street, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060 to provide Proposers with a site tour of the Old Town Arts and Entertainment District.<\/p>\n Proposers must be registered on the City\u2019s eBid System in order to view the solicitation documents and respond to this solicitation. The solicitation documents can be downloaded for free from the eBid System as a pdf at:\u00a0https:\/\/pompanobeachfl.ionwave.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n The City is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of any documentation the Proposer receives from any source other than from the eBid System. Proposer is solely responsible for downloading all required documents. A list of Proposers will be read aloud in a public forum. To attend the virtual opening, go to\u00a0https:\/\/pompanobeachfl.gov\/pages\/meetings<\/a>\u00a0to find the zoom link.<\/p>\n About the\u00a0Pompano\u00a0Beach\u00a0CRA:<\/strong><\/p>\n The CRA was created in 1989. It\u00a0has two independent districts: Northwest\u00a0CRA\u00a0and East\u00a0CRA\u00a0established by City government for the purpose of carrying out redevelopment activities that include reducing or eliminating blight, improving the economic health of an area, and encouraging public and private investments in a\u00a0CRA\u00a0district.<\/p>\n