Our Latest Projects
Space Center Houston
Industry
Museum
Year
2020-2021
Service
Assessment, RFP, Contract Management, Facility Rental Program Development, HR Recruitment
Space Center Houston received bids from a self-issued RFP in May of 2020 and initially hired JGL to assist with bid analysis and vendor selection. After reviewing the bids received, JGL advised SCH that the terms offered were not competitive with the current market and made the very unusual recommendation that SCH restart the RFP process.
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The Franklin Institute
Industry
Museum
Year
2020
Service
Assessment, Contract Renegotiation, RFP, Contract Writing
The Franklin Institute brought on JGL in January 2020 to conduct an assessment of their food service operations. After reviewing historical figures, interviewing TFI and food service personnel, and reviewing the contract, JGL recommended a renegotiation.
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Arkansas Arts Center
Industry
Museum
Year
2020
Service
Feasibility Study and RFP Process
The Arkansas Arts Center is in the midst of a major expansion designed by Studio Gang. The striking architectural design for the reimagined Arkansas Arts Center will strengthen the connections between the visual and performing arts in an inclusive space that welcomes a diverse community.
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The Burke Museum
Industry
Museum
Year
2019
Service
Feasibility Study and RFP Process
The Burke Museum, located on the campus of the University of Washington opened a completely re-imagined facility in a new location on October of 2019. The new Burke seeks to “break down traditional museum barriers, integrating exhibit spaces with research labs and visible collections storage and inviting visitors to be part of a working museum”.
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Norton Museum of Art
Industry
Museum
Year
2019
Service
Feasibility Study, Kitchen Design, RFP, Facility Rental Program Development
The Norton Museum of Art recently underwent an $84 million expansion designed by Foster and Partners. The Norton retained JGL to assess their existing food service and venue rental operations. The assessment provided the organization with the tools to develop a business plan that supports increased earned income opportunities. JGL managed the RFP process in which the Museum selected their exclusive partner to run both their new restaurant and catering operations.
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Peabody Essex Museum
Industry
Museum
Year
2018
Service
Feasibility Study, Assessment and RFP Process
The Peabody Essex Museum recently underwent a major multimillion dollar renovation. JGL was retained to do an assessment followed by an RFP. The RFP process was unique as the Museum was interested in exploring a variety of models for food service operations. JGL developed an RFP that allowed bidders to submit for one of three options; exclusive caterer and café operator, one of the preferred caterers, or finally café operator and preferred caterer. JGL believes that every process should be evaluated on an individual basis…every project is unique!
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Asian Art Museum
Industry
Museum
Year
2017
Service
Assessment and RFP Process
The Asian Art Museum is undergoing a $90 million expansion project that will add gallery space, a rooftop Art Terrace, and additional public spaces. The museum engaged JGL in 2014 to assess the current food service operations, with an eye toward fulfilling the promise of an expanded museum. Like other attractions across the country, the museum sought to develop a food service amenity that not only complemented the overall museum experience, but also served as a destination itself. JGL determined a restaurateur with an existing name would be the best match and went to work.
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Nordic Museum
Industry
Museum
Year
2017
Service
New Museum Café Development and RFP Process
The Nordic Museum in Seattle, Washington was housed in a building constructed in 1907 as a public elementary school. Museum leaders had long recognized the need for a new purpose-built facility that would allow the organization to realize its potential as a modern museum and thriving community center. This new facility will not only enhance the Museum's programmatic offerings, but will ensure its future. A Nordic inspired café was an important part of the strategic plan.
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DLA Piper
Industry
Business & Industry
Year
2016
Service
Assessment and RFP Process
DLA Piper’s food service contract was reaching its expiration date and leadership wanted to benchmark the food service operation and go out to bid. JGL evaluated the current operation so we could advise DLA regarding terms to include in the future RFP. Following a several month process of assessment and a competitive RFP process, DLA selected a new provider who transitioned in 2017.
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Walker Art Center
Industry
Museum
Year
2016
Service
RFP Process
The Walker Art Center was preparing to break ground on an ambitious $75 million transformation project that would re-orient the main entrance and add a restaurant with outdoor seating at the new front entrance. JGL was familiar with the client and the operations as we provided an assessment and management of an RFP in 2010. Initial plans were to stay with the current vendor for the short term, but JGL made an impassioned plea to the team to consider their options. The Walker team wanted a destination restaurant and the existing operator was not bullish on the opportunity.
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