RFP 381 - Grab & GO / Fast-Casual Restaurant and Beer Garden Operation

The Jekyll Island State Park Authority (JIA) in Georgia's Glynn County is seeking proposals for the lease and operation of a 761-square-foot property located at 9 Pier Road within the District Shops at Historic Pier Road on Jekyll Island. The selected lessee will be required to develop and operate the property as a grab-and-go and/or fast-casual style restaurant with an outdoor patio/beer garden. Proposals are due by July 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM Eastern, with an anticipated minimum 5-year lease term and options to renew for two additional 2-year terms. The lease will include both base rent and percentage rent components, with the base rent initially set at approximately $16 per square foot annually, subject to CPI adjustments. The lessee will be responsible for utility connections, maintenance, operation, and other standard commercial lease obligations.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. JIA may require personal guarantees from the lessee's principals and will conduct background and credit checks prior to lease execution. The RFP does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not list a specific award value or budget range, but the successful lessee will be responsible for operating the restaurant and paying rent to JIA.