Commercial Lease Space - Cafe | SOUTHWEST BRANCH

The Weber County Library Board of Trustees is seeking proposals for a private or not-for-profit vendor to operate a Coffee Shop/Cafe within the Southwest Branch Library located at 2039 W 4000 S, Roy, UT 84067. This procurement is a commercial lease space opportunity for a cafe vendor to provide food and beverage services within the library facility. The Request for Proposal (RFP) requires vendors to submit comprehensive proposals demonstrating their ability to successfully manage and operate a cafe in a library setting. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at the library location, which will include a site tour and opportunity for vendor questions. The proposal submission deadline is September 11, 2025, and vendors are required to send a representative to the pre-bid meeting. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted using an attached rating sheet that will assess various aspects of the vendor's capabilities, potential cafe operations, and overall fit with the library's requirements.

The RFP appears to be open to both private and not-for-profit organizations without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement includes a lease agreement template and a rent proposal form, suggesting that selected vendors will be responsible for paying rent to the library. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documents, vendors will be expected to complete an Exhibit 1 Rent Proposal form detailing their proposed financial terms. The cafe space will be located within the Southwest Branch Library, indicating that the selected vendor will need to integrate their operations within an existing library infrastructure. Potential vendors should be prepared to provide a comprehensive cafe service that complements the library's environment and meets the operational standards outlined in the RFP documents. The ultimate goal is to select a vendor who can provide quality food and beverage services that enhance the library user experience.