Moore Square Café Operation

The City of Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a partner to operate a cafe concession space at Moore Square. The procurement is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the management of a 635 square foot cafe building and 1,675 square foot outdoor seating area. The space is available at a below-market rate of $25 per square foot, with most utilities covered by the City. The City is open to any food concept proposals, and the selected operator must adhere to the park's daily hours of 6am to 11pm. The RFQ outlines the facility details, background of Moore Square, the procurement timeline, submittal requirements, and the scope of services expected of the selected operator. The operator will be required to pay a monthly license fee, have exclusive use of the cafe building, and be responsible for daily operations, health code compliance, and marketing/promotion. The City will provide an upfit allowance and cover maintenance of some equipment, while the operator must provide any additional equipment. The selected operator will be granted a 5-year license agreement with options to renew for two additional years.

The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified. The possible award value or budget range is not provided, but the space is available at a discounted rate of $25 per square foot.