RFP 382 - Coffee Shop Operation

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the Jekyll Island State Park Authority (JIA) in Georgia's Glynn County. The RFP seeks proposals from qualified persons to lease and operate a 746 square foot coffee shop at 32 Pier Road within the District Shops at Historic Pier Road on Jekyll Island. The goal is to select a lessee who will complement the historic nature of the Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District "Millionaires' Village" and further the revitalization of the island. Proposals are due on July 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM Eastern. JIA anticipates a minimum 5-year lease term with two 2-year renewal options. The lease will include base rent of approximately $16 per square foot annually, subject to CPI adjustments, as well as 4% percentage rent on gross sales. The successful respondent will be responsible for project financing, construction, marketing, operations, and maintenance, in coordination with JIA. JIA may require personal guarantees and will conduct background and reference checks on the selected respondent. Respondents should demonstrate experience, qualifications, financial resources, understanding of the historic district, and an ability to work expeditiously with JIA to implement the project.

This opportunity is open to all qualified persons and does not have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFP does not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not provide a specific award value or budget range, but the successful respondent will be responsible for financing the project.