24-113T_Apr_28_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 from April 26, 2024, at 7:00 AM EDT to May 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM EDT, with a vendor question period from April 26, 2024, at 7:15 AM EDT through May 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM EDT. The bid is open to all vendors and focuses on establishing a coffee shop within the railroad station, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination.

The ITB provides minimal specific details about the opportunity, allowing significant flexibility for potential bidders. There are no estimated total values, budget ranges, or line items specified, suggesting the Town of Westport is seeking creative proposals from coffee shop operators. Payment terms are to be vendor-specified, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The solicitation does not include information about incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or specific evaluation criteria. Interested vendors can direct questions to Berit Watson at the Town of Westport office, located at 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT 06880.