Opportunity
Port of San Diego PlanetBids #RFP 25-24RH
Retail Space Lease and Operation Opportunity on San Diego’s North Embarcadero Waterfront
Posted
May 26, 2026
Respond By
July 08, 2026
Identifier
RFP 25-24RH
NAICS
531120
This opportunity invites qualified operators to lease and manage a premier retail space on San Diego’s North Embarcadero waterfront. - Government Buyer: - San Diego Unified Port District, Procurement Services office - Vendors and OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors required; open to all qualified operators - Products/Services Requested: - Operation and management of a waterfront retail establishment - Retail space lease (quantity: 1) - NIGP codes: 96219 (Cafeteria and Restaurant Services), 97100 (Real Property Rental or Lease) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory pre-bid meeting - Electronic proposal submission - Lease term potentially up to fifteen years - Place of Performance: - North Embarcadero, San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA - High-traffic waterfront area attracting millions of visitors annually
Description
The San Diego Unified Port District is seeking proposals from qualified operators to lease and operate a premier retail space located on San Diego’s North Embarcadero. This waterfront site is situated in a vibrant area along San Diego Bay that attracts millions of visitors annually. The lease term offered is up to fifteen years. The response format is electronic, and there are no restrictions on bidders. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2026, and the bid response deadline is July 8, 2026.