24-113T_Apr_14_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

The document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) number 24-113T issued by the Town of Westport, Connecticut, seeking a subtenant to operate a coffee shop at the Saugatuck Railroad Station. The solicitation is open to all vendors and runs from April 26, 2024, at 7:00 AM EDT to May 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period from April 26, 2024, at 7:15 AM EDT to May 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM EDT. The bid allows potential vendors to propose a coffee shop operation within the railroad station, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination.

The ITB provides minimal specific details about the coffee shop opportunity, offering flexibility for vendors to propose their own operational and financial models. Payment terms are to be vendor-specified, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on responding vendors. The solicitation does not include an estimated total value, budget range, or line items, suggesting the Town of Westport is seeking creative proposals from potential coffee shop operators who can effectively utilize the space and provide a service to railroad station users. Interested vendors can direct questions to Berit Watson at the Town of Westport office, located at 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT 06880.