The Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism invites interested parties to submit proposals to design, build, furnish, operate, and maintain a high-quality indoor/outdoor café at the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old United States Mint with the option to provide non-exclusive catering services.
| Schedule of Events | |
| Public Notice of RFP | September 29, 2026 |
| Property Site Visit - New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116 | October 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT |
| Deadline for interested parties to submit questions regarding the RFP and Project. Questions must be emailed to [email protected] | October 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT |
| Deadline for the DCRT to post responses to proposers’ questions | November 5, 2026 |
| Deadline for submission of proposals | November 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT |
| Discussions/Presentations, if necessary | TBD |
| Review and evaluation | TBD |
| Notice of Award | TBD |
| Execution of the Agreement | TBD |
| Notice to Proceed | TBD |
Responders may submit written inquiries to the RFP Coordinator via email according to the Schedule of Events:
Anne Richey
Attorney, Public-Private Partnerships
Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
P.O. Box 94361
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804