City of Gastonia #FUSE Restaurant Pad RFP

Gastonia Seeks Development Partner for FUSE District Signature Restaurant

The City of Gastonia, North Carolina is seeking a qualified development partner for a public-private partnership to create a signature restaurant at 105 N. Trenton Street in the FUSE District, adjacent to Caromont Health Park. - Government Buyer: - City of Gastonia, Economic Development Office (Director: Kristy R. Crisp) - Project Scope: - Development of a signature restaurant on city-owned property (approx. 8,500 sq. ft. green space and 4,249 sq. ft. roof space) - Location offers views of the baseball stadium and is intended to enhance the FUSE District's appeal and increase the local tax base - Services Requested: - Full development partnership services, including design, construction, and operation of the restaurant - Collaboration with City staff and execution of a public-private partnership - Proposal Requirements: - Respondents must provide development concepts, team qualifications, experience with public-private partnerships, financial strength, and references - Preference for firms with successful restaurant development experience and North Carolina project history - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified development firms - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on creating a unique dining experience and supporting downtown redevelopment - Proposals should leverage the site's proximity to Caromont Health Park and the baseball stadium

Description

The City of Gastonia is soliciting development proposals for the FUSE Restaurant Pad project located at 105 N. Trenton Street near Caromont Health Park. The project involves a public-private partnership to develop a signature restaurant that complements the FUSE District and maximizes the use of city-owned property. The scope includes creating a unique dining experience with views of the baseball stadium, increasing the tax base, and supporting the redevelopment of Downtown Gastonia. Proposals must include qualifications, development concepts, experience, references, and disclosures, with a submission deadline of June 10, 2026.

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