The City Commission has directed the Administration, through the Tourism and Culture Department, to seek a vendor for the operation and management of the Miami Beach artisanal markets. Through this RFP, the City seeks proposals from experienced concessionaire(s) to manage and operate the market located in Lummus Park, which will operate in the northern portion of Lummus Park (13^th to 14^th Streets), with the option to also operate in the southern portion of Lummus Park (5^th to 6^thStreets).  

Artisanal markets serve several objectives for cities, including creating a community gathering place; adding value to neighborhoods and existing commercial districts; offering an economic opportunity to local vendors and businesses; and providing a diverse marketplace for residents, visitors, and tourists. The City of Miami Beach artisanal markets are intended to be free weekend marketplaces that integrate a curated selection of local artistic goods, services, and select produce. The markets are meant to be a meeting place where a variety of artisanal vendors offer unique and handcrafted items including, but not limited to, clothing, glasswork, recyclable paper goods, jewelry and accessories, home goods, handbags, farm to table produce, holistic wellness, art, ceramics, pet supplies, along with activities and entertainment. The Miami Beach artisanal markets are meant to provide a small marketplace for residents, tourists, and visitors looking for something unique and quintessentially Miami Beach. 

The Department of Tourism and Culture has not allocated any budget for the Lummus Park artisanal market as the operation and management of the market is expected to produce revenue to the City. 

Based on the 2019 resident survey, 42% of residents feel that tourism adds to the quality of life, 39.6% feel it increased the cultural opportunities, and 28.9% feel it expands the shopping options.  In order to continue to provide these options to our residents and in order to increase their satisfaction with the quality of life, cultural opportunities, and shopping options, the City intends to contract with an experienced concessionaire to manage and operate an artisanal market in Lummus Park.

Grant funding will not be utilized for this project.