Public Notices & Studies – French Market District

General Public Notices

Permission to perform on any part of French Market property must be granted by French Market Corporation staff.

As of May 13, 2011, the French Market Corporation no longer permits use of amplification throughout the French Market District. During special events and organized performance times and in specifically designated venues, amplification may be permitted. Approval for use of amplification is up to the discretion of the French Market Corporation.

French Market Strategic Plan 2021-2026

The French Market Corporation engaged trepwise to conduct a strategic growth study of the French Market District. The final recommendations are posted below.

French Market Strategic Plan 2021-2026

Flea and Farmers Market Study Findings

The French Market Corporation engaged Concordia to conduct a study of the French Market’s Public Market operations and facilities. Engagement summaries are posted below.

Round 1 Engagement Summary

Theory of Change Trio Approach

Round 2 Engagement Information

Round 2 Engagement Summary

Round 3 Preliminary Recommendations

FMC Flea and Farmers Market Final Recommendations

FMC Flea and Farmers Market Study Appendix

Requests for Proposals/Qualifications

Leasing Opportunities

Current Leasing Opportunities RFP

The French Market Corporation (“FMC”) seeks proposals to lease approximately 698 sq. ft. of prime retail space at 1101 N. Peters Street SPC #33, 35, & 37, New Orleans, LA 70116 located at the French Market. Deadline for submission is November 30, 2023 at 4PM.

1101 N. Peters Street SPC #33, 35, & 37 RFP

Expired RFP Archive

The French Market Corporation (“FMC”) seeks proposals to lease apx. 1,072 sq. ft. of prime retail space located at 528 St. Peter St. on Jackson Square. Deadline for submission of proposals has been extended until May 28, 2021 at 4PM.

528 St. Peter Street RFP

Addendum 1 – 528 St. Peter RFP

Addendum 2 – 528 St. Peter RFP

Addendum 3 – 528 St. Peter RFP

Addendum 4 – 528 St. Peter RFP

Addendum 5 – 528 St. Peter RFP

Addendum 6 – 528 St. Peter RFP

The French Market Corporation (“FMC”) seeks proposals to lease apx. 1,335 sq. ft. of prime retail space located at 630 Chartres St. Deadline for submission is May 31, 2022 at 4PM.

630 Chartres Street RFP

The French Market Corporation (“FMC”) seeks proposals to lease apx. 1,080 sq. ft. of prime retail space located at 524 St. Peter St. Deadline for submission is December 2, 2022 at 4PM.

524 St. Peter Street RFP

Professional Services Solicitations

Audit & Accounting Services RFQ

The French Market Corporation (FMC) seeks proposals from an independent Certified Public Accountant to perform audit services for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 with the option of auditing the FMC’s financial statements for the five (5) subsequent fiscal years at FMC’s discretion and provide accounting services on an as-needed basis. The selected firm will audit the financial statements and express an opinion in accordance with audit standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. The selected firm will also perform agreed-upon procedures as required by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. In accordance with the Internal Controls of the FMC, it requests proposals from independent, Yellow Book qualified, experienced CPA firms to provide the needed services. As provided below, and incident to City Charter Section 6-308(5), Executive Order LC 20-01, and FMC’s Competitive Selection Procedure for Contractual Professional Services, the FMC requests qualifications from experienced firms to provide the needed services.

Deadline for submission is September 1, 2023 at 5:00pm.

Audit & Accounting Services RFQ

Question:

We wanted to confirm the deadline for submission of the RFP for auditing / accounting services.   The due date is September 1, 2023 – but may not provide an exact time – Can you confirm an exact time on September 1 that is the deadline to submit the proposal.

Answer:

In reference to your question below the deadline for the RFP Auditing Services proposal is EOD Friday September 1, 2023 at 5 p.m.

French Market Corporation Competitive Selection Procedure for Contractual Professional Services

Expired RFQ Archive

The French Market Corporation (“FMC”) seeks proposals from qualified parties for architectural, marine engineering and/or civil engineering design services to facilitate the repair of damages to the Mandeville Wharf sustained as a consequence of having been struck by barge. The Deadline for submittals in response to this RFQ is March 22, 2021 at 5PM.

RFQ-Design Services

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Plans – Marine Repair

Plans Site

The French Market Corporation (“FMC”) seeks qualifications from qualified firms for architectural, marine engineering and/or structural engineering design services to determine the scope of work and related cost to return the Piety Wharf to its pre-allision condition immediately prior to damage caused as a result of being struck by a vessel on June 6, 2019. The Deadline for submittals in response to this RFQ is September 18, 2020 at 5PM.

RFQ-Architectural/Engineering Services

Plans – Marine Repair

Plans Site

Plans-Piety Wharf

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Survey-19-0245-B-Piety-St-Wharf-Damage-October-27-2019

Survey-19-0245-C-Piety-St-Wharf-Damage-January-24-2020

Survey-19-0245-D-Piety-St.-Wharf-Damage-March-23.-2020

The French Market Corporation (“FMC”) seeks proposals for qualifications from licensed Real Estate Appraisers that meet the minimum criteria described below. The Appraiser will provide a Fair Market Rental Rate Study of FMC managed commercial leasable units and related services. As provided below, and incident to City Charter Section 6-308(5), Executive Order LC 20-01, and FMC’s Competitive Selection Procedure for Contractual Professional Services, the FMC requests qualifications from experienced firms to provide the needed services.

Deadline for submission is May 26, 2023 at 5:00pm.

Real Estate Appraiser RFQ

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Meeting schedule will be updated if date and/or time changes. Agenda will be posted at lease 24 hours before the scheduled meeting.

Board of Directors Meetings

2023 FMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE

Adopted December 7, 2022

DatesTimeLocation
JANUARY 31, 202312:00 PM916 N. PETERS STREET
MARCH 28, 202312:00 PM916 N. PETERS STREET
MAY 23, 202312:00 PM916 N. PETERS STREET
JULY 25, 202312:00 PM916 N. PETERS STREET
SEPTEMBER 26, 202312:00 PM916 N. PETERS STREET
DECEMBER 5, 202312:00 PM916 N. PETERS STREET
Meeting Notice and Agenda will be posted below once a quorum is confirmed.

Meeting Notice and Agendas

  • Tuesday, January 30, 2018
  • Tuesday, February 27, 2018
  • Tuesday, March 27, 2018
  • Wednesday, April 4, 2018
  • Tuesday April 24, 2018
  • Tuesday May 29, 2018 – CANCELLED
  • Wednesday, June 20, 2018
  • Tuesday July 31, 2018
  • Tuesday August 28, 2018
  • Tuesday, September 25, 2018
  • Tuesday, October 30, 2018

  • Friday, September 1, 2017
  • Tuesday, July 25, 2017
  • Wednesday, July 5, 2017
  • Tuesday, May 30, 2017
  • Tuesday, April 25, 2017
  • Tuesday,March 7, 2017

Finance Committee Meetings

Meeting schedule will be updated if date and/or time changes. Agenda will be posted at lease 24 hours before the scheduled meeting.

Finance-Committee-Agenda-November-28-2023Download
Protocol-for-Public-Comments-1Download

Meeting Notice and Agendas

 

  • Monday November 18, 2019
  • Monday September 9, 2019
  • Monday June 3, 2019
  • Tuesday April 2, 2019

Real Estate Committee Meetings

Meeting schedule will be updated if date and/or time changes. Agenda will be posted at lease 24 hours before the scheduled meeting.

Meeting Notice and Agendas

 

  • Tuesday, October 30, 2018
  • Monday, June 11, 2018
  • Thursday, April 19, 2018
  • Tuesday, February 27, 2018

  • Monday, November 27, 2017

  • Thursday, August 24, 2017
  • Thursday May 25, 2017
  • Tuesday April 18, 2017
  • Tuesday, March 7, 2017

  • Wednesday, December 14, 2016
  • Monday, September 12, 2016
  • Monday, August 15, 2016

Marketing Committee Meetings

Meeting schedule will be updated if date and/or time changes. Agenda will be posted at lease 24 hours before the scheduled meeting.

Meeting Notice and Agendas

Public Markets Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

Meeting schedule will be updated if date and/or time changes. Agenda will be posted at lease 24 hours before the scheduled meeting.

Meeting Notice and Agendas

Other Committees

Meeting schedule will be updated if date and/or time changes. Agenda will be posted at lease 24 hours before the scheduled meeting.

Meeting Notice and Agendas

2016 Meetings

French Market Policies

Public-Markets-Committee-Agenda-04-06-2023Download
City of New Orleans Sexual Harassment Policy and Investigation ProceduresDownload
City of New Orleans Sexual Harassment Complaint FormDownload
City of New Orleans Code of Ethics PolicyDownload
City Code of EthicsDownload

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