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Management Services for The HIVE Technology Accelerator
5/9/2025
$290,575 for CY 2025 (building operating costs only)
Grand Forks, ND
Grand Forks Growth Fund
Buyer seeks a qualified firm to manage and operate The HIVE, a technology accelerator dedicated to building the UAS industry in the Grand Forks region. The successful firm will combine facilities management experience with UAS sector and/or tech accelerator expertise. The contract involves assuming responsibility for day-to-day management and operational control of The HIVE. Buyer expects the selected firm to develop long-term strategies to improve the economic impact and financial performance of the facility.
- 4/8/2025 - RFQ Issued
- 4/14/2025 - Facility Tour and Q&A
- 5/9/2025 - Proposal Due Date
- 5/12/2025 - Review of Submissions/Interviews
- 5/19/2025 - Notifications and Negotiations/Contract Development
- 6/23/2025 - Growth Fund Committee Review
- 7/7/2025 - JDA Approval
- 8/1/2025 - Contract Execution
Refer to RFP
- Provide day-to-day facility management and staffing of The HIVE
- Develop and implement a tenant recruitment plan for full occupancy
- Provide programming and events supporting tenant/member needs
- Connect tenants with business and financial community members
- Create metrics to measure progress toward UAS industry growth goals
- Assess and improve the tenant/member experience through data collection
- Recommend changes to HIVE policies, procedures, programs and fees
- Identify resources, partners and growth opportunities for The HIVE
- Collaborate with City staff on regular JDA reporting
- Assist in the annual budget process