The District is seeking developers with proven mixed-used experience to revitalize the Strand Theatre, located at 5131 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE, in the Ward 7 Deanwood neighborhood. Formerly a 600-seat movie house, dance hall and pool room, the two-story brick building was built in 1928.

The District intends to select a team to whom it will either sell or lease the historic theater. The District is looking for development teams experienced in working with multiple city agencies and community groups and will look favorably at respondents who can bring additional resources, including additional parcels of land to the deal.

The Strand is located just a short walk from Marvin Gaye Park, which is also undergoing a major redevelopment that includes upgraded walking trails and an amphitheater.

There was a Pre-Bidders’ Conference on December 12, 2007.

Proposals were due on January 21, 2008.

For more information contact Project Manager Ayris T. Scales at (202) 727-6365 or Ayris.scales@dc.gov

Please use the links below to read the solicitation and accompanying documents:

• Solicitation for Offers*
• Appendix A*
• Appendix B*
• Modification 1*
• Pre-Bidder's Conference Attendees*

• Strand Theatre Development Presentation*

• Development Assessment Report*
• Existing Plans*
• Structural Report*
• Scheme 1*
• Scheme 2*
• Scheme Analysis - Electrical*
• Scheme Analysis - Mechanical*
• Photographs*
• Probable Costs*