New Haven Opengov #253558

New Haven Library Café and Outdoor Patio Service Opportunity

The City of New Haven Library is seeking a partner to operate a café and provide food and beverage service at the Ives Memorial Library and its outdoor patio in New Haven, CT. - Government Buyer: - City of New Haven Library (part of the City of New Haven) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Operation of a café within the library (food and beverage service) - Food and beverage service on the adjacent outdoor patio - Both services are requested as lump sum line items - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with all local health, safety, and licensing requirements - Proposals encouraged to include community engagement and local sourcing strategies - Emphasis on transforming the library into a hub for entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and community building - Responses must be submitted electronically via the City of New Haven eProcurement Portal

Description

This solicitation invites proposals for operating a café within the Ives Memorial Library and on its outdoor patio in New Haven, CT. The scope includes café operation with food and beverage service and outdoor patio service. The project emphasizes high-quality offerings, community engagement, and compliance with local health and safety codes. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City of New Haven eProcurement Portal before the deadline. The solicitation encourages community engagement and local sourcing strategies.

View original listing