A process to select a new operator for the Torpedo Factory Art Center is moving forward, and the option to display remains of an 18th century ship could potentially be part of operators’ plans.
On Saturday, Alexandria City Council gave final approval to a procurement process to select a new operator for the Torpedo Factory Art Center at 105 N. Union Street. Council previously delayed approval of the procurement process to add a provision about exploring displays of historical archaeology artifacts.
“There is nothing in this RFI that mandates that the operator find a place for the ship in the Torpedo Factory,” Mayor Alyia Gaskins said. “I think that we wanted to do is, anyone who is putting in a proposal to operate, lease, maintain the Torpedo Factory — we wanted to be transparent with them that we do have to have conversations about the ship and where it might go.”…