Commercial Lease Space | MAIN LIBRARY

Weber County Library Board of Trustees is soliciting proposals for a private or not-for-profit vendor to operate a Coffee Shop/Cafe within the Main Library located at 2464 Jefferson Ave., Ogden, Utah. The procurement seeks a vendor to establish and manage a cafe space within the library's facility, with a comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) detailing specific operational requirements. Key objectives include creating a viable food service option for library patrons while generating rental revenue for the county. The evaluation will be conducted using an attached rating sheet that will assess vendor qualifications, proposed business model, and financial offerings. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at the library location, which all potential vendors must attend to be eligible to submit a proposal. The proposal submission deadline is September 11, 2025, with vendors required to review and potentially complete several attachments including a rent proposal document and a cafe space lease agreement template.

The solicitation appears open to private and not-for-profit entities without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses. The lease agreement template suggests the selected vendor will be responsible for all operational costs, equipment, and maintaining the cafe space according to specified standards. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the rent proposal document implies there will be a monetary component to the lease arrangement. The cafe space is expected to integrate seamlessly with the library's existing infrastructure, with the vendor responsible for providing all necessary equipment and meeting health and safety regulations. Potential vendors should be prepared to demonstrate financial stability, food service experience, and the ability to operate a sustainable cafe within a public library environment.