299 Chelsea Ave
299 Chelsea Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, has a multifaceted history that dates back to the Civil War era and reflects the evolving social, religious, and cultural fabric of the city. During the Civil War, the area around North Memphis, including Chelsea Avenue, played a strategic role due to its proximity to the Mississippi River and transportation routes. Memphis itself was a significant battleground in the Western Theater of the Civil War, and the church was occupied by Union forces in 1862, even being used as hospital and stable for General Grant’s infantry. Following the war, the region saw rapid development, and North Memphis grew into a thriving industrial and residential district.
RFP Due: Dec. 4, 2024
Q&A’s
$350,000. The fiscal year ends June 30.
Not at this time.
The community is asking for a creative arts presence in North Memphis. The agreement for the building was negotiated during previous CRA leadership.
Not at this time, but we are expecting that the Project Manager will help pursue grants by keeping an eye out for opportunities and/or having a subcontract to a grant writer.
Remediation will still be necessary for the transite roofing. The remaining walls with encapsulant for lead-based paint were for temporary stabilization. Additional measures may be required.
Experience writing grants is not required and grant writing is optional scope. However, some level of assistance from the Project Manager will be needed for preparing applications and narratives related to funding opportunities that CRA and Hattiloo Theatre identify.
Yes.
CRA staff.
Not evaluated in the score. Philanthropic funding connections and opportunities will likely be associated with Hattiloo Theatre.
Yes, as well as preparation of the project manual for bidding.
Yes.
That is to be determined with the advice of the hired project manager.
We are expecting the hired Project Manager to prepare this.
The PM will report to the CRA. Hatiloo Theatre will be involved in some of the outlays of the project, but the extent to be determined. There is no anticipated direct CRA Board involvement.
Theatre-specific interior estimates can be provided, but the PM will only be responsible for addressing the shell and core under the current scope.