Request for Letters of Interest, Rutland-Southern VT Regional Airport Restaurant Opportunity REBID

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Solicitation number
73874
State
Vermont
Responses due

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Opportunity details come from vermontbusinessregistry.com. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Vermont Agency of Transportation, Aviation Program is requesting letters of interest from entities interested in operating a family-friendly restaurant at the Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport, with LOIs due July 28, 2026. This is a rebid following an unsuccessful initial solicitation.

The restaurant space occupies the second floor of the commercial passenger terminal building at 1002 Airport Road, North Clarendon, Vermont, with views of the Green Mountains and aircraft apron. The airport serves approximately 10,000 passengers annually and maintains active general and private aviation operations with strong local community engagement. The operator must provide service at least 5 days per week including breakfast and lunch service, with expectations to open by summer 2026.

A sample lease agreement is available as Exhibit C for prospective operators to review. The lease structure, operational expectations, pricing terms, and other financial requirements are detailed in the draft lease and supporting solicitation materials. No specific funding amounts or contract value floors are stated in the available documentation.

Opportunity text

REBID - The Vermont Agency of Transportation, Aviation Program is requesting Letter of Interests (LOI) from entities (Interested Parties) interested in operating a family friendly restaurant at the Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport located at 1002 Airport Road, North Clarendon, VT 05759. The process is outlined in the table above. Don't miss the chance to lease one of the most unique restaurant spaces in Vermont. This space is positioned on the second floor of the commercial passenger terminal building overlooking the gorgeous green mountains and aircraft apron. The terminal welcomes approximately 10,000 passengers through its door every year, with a busy general aviation and private aviation presence, and strong support of the local community. Preferred hours for restaurant operations include at least 5 days a week with breakfast and lunch service. The airport is looking for an operator who can open during the start of summer 2026. To view a sample/draft lease, see Exhibit C.

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