North Carolina eVP #274-1-PullCafe-2026

Operator Sought for Pullen Park Café Concession in Raleigh, NC

The City of Raleigh is seeking a qualified operator to manage the café concession at Pullen Park, a high-traffic, historic public park. - Government Buyer: - City of Raleigh, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department - Products/Services Requested: - Operation of a 1,988 sq ft café building with a 1,950 sq ft outdoor seating area at Pullen Park - Exclusive rights to provide food and beverage services, including beer and wine sales, within the park - Daily café operation services, including staffing, menu development (with healthy options), customer service, and participation in park events - Operator responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, facility maintenance, and providing equipment beyond City-supplied fixtures (walk-in cooler, fume exhaust hood, sinks, grease trap interceptor) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Exclusive food and beverage provider for over one million annual park visitors - Must maintain a family- and child-friendly environment and contribute to the park's historic atmosphere - License fee starts at approximately $29,366 annually, increasing each year, with a potential total term cost of $286,453.64 - License term is five years with two optional two-year renewals (up to nine years total) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; all food concepts are welcome - Place of Performance: - Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Avenue, Raleigh, NC

Description

The City of Raleigh is seeking a partner to operate the café space at Pullen Park Amusements. The café includes a 1,988 square foot building with nearly 70 feet of frontage and an adjacent 1,950 square foot outdoor seating area. The selected operator will be the exclusive provider of food and beverage in the park, including beer and wine. The café is equipped with kitchen facilities and utilities mostly covered by the City, with potential assistance for additional upfit costs. The operator will contribute to the park's historic and family-friendly atmosphere, serving over one million visitors annually.

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