24-113T_Mar_31_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 will be available 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 operators to propose and manage a coffee shop within the railroad station, with flexible operational parameters and no specific line items or detailed specifications outlined.

The ITB provides minimal financial details, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms left to vendor specification. There are no set-aside designations, budget ranges, or estimated total values provided, suggesting the Town of Westport is seeking innovative proposals from coffee shop operators. The primary point of contact is Berit Watson at 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT 06880, who can be reached at 203-341-1047 or bwatson@westportct.gov for any questions related to the solicitation. The lack of prescriptive requirements indicates an open and flexible approach to selecting a subtenant for the Saugatuck Railroad Station coffee shop location.