Winston-Salem Civicplus #RFP26187

This opportunity invites qualified partners to lease and operate a city-owned hydroponics/greenhouse facility in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - City of Winston-Salem (local government) - Products/Services Requested: - Lease and independent operation of an existing hydroponics/greenhouse facility - No specific OEMs, vendors, or equipment part numbers are required - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Lessee must align facility operations with community goals: improving healthy food access, supporting education, workforce development, and food sovereignty in underserved neighborhoods - Mandatory site visit to the facility is required prior to proposal submission; the facility is not open to the public and visits must be scheduled with the city's sustainability office - Proposals must be submitted electronically - No equipment purchase or installation is specified; focus is on facility management and community impact

The City of Winston-Salem is seeking a qualified partner to lease and operate a city-owned hydroponics/greenhouse facility within the city limits. The lessee will independently manage the facility and align its use with community goals such as improving local access to healthy food, supporting education, developing workforce pipelines, and enhancing food sovereignty in underserved neighborhoods. Interested businesses must schedule a mandatory site visit to the facility, which is not open to the public. Proposals are due by April 15, 2026, and must be submitted electronically.