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This Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals document is issued by the New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) to procure a ground lease contract with a developer/operator to construct and operate new service areas replacing existing liquor and wine outlets on Interstate 95 in Hampton, New Hampshire. The project encompasses two service area locations (northbound and southbound), each featuring a minimum 16,000 square foot service area building and a 22,000 square foot liquor store. The facilities must provide food service, fueling, restrooms, parking, and a visitor information center while highlighting New Hampshire's culture. A developer/operator conference and site visit is scheduled for November 24, 2025, vendor inquiries must be received by December 19, 2025, and completed proposals are due by 2:30 PM on Monday, February 16, 2026. The contract will be structured as a 35-year ground lease with potential five-year extension options.

The procurement utilizes a 100-point scoring system with 65 points allocated to the technical proposal and 35 points to the revenue proposal. Financial structure includes multiple rent components: fixed rent, percentage rent, fuel rent, and electric vehicle charging rent, with the NHLC agreeing to reimburse the developer/operator up to $26,830,000 for constructing liquor store buildings. The developer must establish a Facility Sustainment and Reinvestment Reserve Fund, contributing 1% of gross monthly sales. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, and no incumbent vendors are identified. Qualified applicants should demonstrate expertise in service area development, construction management, and hospitality operations.