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The Armory Request for Proposals is Closed


The City of Somerville has closed the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for leasing space in the City-owned Somerville Armory, located at 191 Highland Ave, Somerville, for the development of a multi-tenant arts and cultural center.

Read the official RFP closing documentation, including the list of proposers, please visit the procurement website or click the hyperlink at the beginning of this sentence.


Link to download the Request for Proposals

Addendum 1 HyperlinkAddendum 2 hyperlinkAddendum 3 Link



Somerville Art Space Survey


Armory Basement Common Area
Armory Building front door and facade		Main entrance hallway of the Somerville Armory


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

ActivityDates
Information

RFP Published

December 11, 2025


RFP Introduction and Q&A

December 18, 2025 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Site Visit

January 15, 2026 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM


Match-Making Mixer

January 15, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM


Permitting and Licensing Q&A Session

January 20th, 2026 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Site Visit

February 3, 2026 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM




RFP Technical Assistance
"What is a Complete Proposal?"		February 10, 2026, 2:00 PMRecording
Started with questions. Presentation @12 minute mark

Match-Making Mixer

February 12, 2026, 12PM
Armory 2nd Floor

Questions Due to City

March 6, 2026 by 12:00 PM

Emailed to
Felisa Gárate,
Senior Procurement Manager

Proposals Due to City

March 18, 2026 by 2:00 PM

Online via Bidexpress or
Physical Copies Time-Stamped at City Hall

Recommendations/Selections (tentative)

May and June 2026


Notice of Award (tentative)

July 13, 2026



*proposers must RSVP in advance, by the dates above, by emailing fgarate@somervillema.gov with the following information: visitor name and organization; number of visitors to be in attendance; which units the visitors intend to tour. Timely RSVP allows for respectful advanced notice to existing tenants.



Resources

RFP Checklist ButtonArmory Floor Plans Button
Armory Tenant Building Rules ButtonSample Lease Button




The Armory Request for Proposals is Closed


The City of Somerville has closed the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for leasing space in the City-owned Somerville Armory, located at 191 Highland Ave, Somerville, for the development of a multi-tenant arts and cultural center.

Read the official RFP closing documentation, including the list of proposers, please visit the procurement website or click the hyperlink at the beginning of this sentence.


Link to download the Request for Proposals

Addendum 1 HyperlinkAddendum 2 hyperlinkAddendum 3 Link



Somerville Art Space Survey


Armory Basement Common Area
Armory Building front door and facade		Main entrance hallway of the Somerville Armory


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

ActivityDates
Information

RFP Published

December 11, 2025


RFP Introduction and Q&A

December 18, 2025 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Site Visit

January 15, 2026 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM


Match-Making Mixer

January 15, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM


Permitting and Licensing Q&A Session

January 20th, 2026 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Site Visit

February 3, 2026 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM




RFP Technical Assistance
"What is a Complete Proposal?"		February 10, 2026, 2:00 PMRecording
Started with questions. Presentation @12 minute mark

Match-Making Mixer

February 12, 2026, 12PM
Armory 2nd Floor

Questions Due to City

March 6, 2026 by 12:00 PM

Emailed to
Felisa Gárate,
Senior Procurement Manager

Proposals Due to City

March 18, 2026 by 2:00 PM

Online via Bidexpress or
Physical Copies Time-Stamped at City Hall

Recommendations/Selections (tentative)

May and June 2026


Notice of Award (tentative)

July 13, 2026



*proposers must RSVP in advance, by the dates above, by emailing fgarate@somervillema.gov with the following information: visitor name and organization; number of visitors to be in attendance; which units the visitors intend to tour. Timely RSVP allows for respectful advanced notice to existing tenants.



Resources

RFP Checklist ButtonArmory Floor Plans Button
Armory Tenant Building Rules ButtonSample Lease Button




Page last updated: 04 May 2026, 05:11 PM