Armory Master Plan

The Armory Request for Proposals is Here

The City of Somerville seeks proposals from qualified artists, arts-oriented businesses, and arts-focused non-profit organizations to lease space in the City-owned Somerville Armory located at 191 Highland Ave, Somerville, for the purpose of creating a multi-tenant arts and cultural center. The proposed uses must provide arts-related benefits to the broader Somerville community and/or arts ecosystem.

The full Request for Proposals (RFP) can be found on Somerville's Procurement website or by clicking the button above.

This page is intended solely as a user-friendly guide to help you navigate the RFP process and documents. It does not replace or supersede the official procurement materials. All formal requirements, deadlines, submission instructions, and authoritative information are contained in the full RFP document available on the City’s procurement website. In the event of any discrepancy, the official RFP is the accurate information.

Timeline

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Questions

Questions are due: 2/25/2026 by 12PM EST

Questions concerning this solicitation must be delivered in writing to:

Answers will be sent via an addendum to all Proposers who have registered as proposal holders. Proposers are encouraged to contact the Procurement & Contracting Services Department to register as a proposal document holder to automatically be alerted as to addenda as they are issued. It is the responsibility of the Proposer to also monitor the proposal portal on the City’s website for any updates, addenda, etc. regarding that specific solicitation. The web address is: https://www.somervillema.gov/procurement

Questions about this solicitation must be directed only to the Procurement office. This ensures that proposers have access to all questions asked, along with the answers to those questions. This will allow all proposers to be on equal footing and avoids the possibility of proposers being given contradictory answers. If any proposer contacts City personnel, appointed officials, or elected officials outside of the Procurement & Contracting Services Department regarding this proposal, that proposer may be disqualified.

The City will endeavor to answer questions in batches throughout the proposal period.