Opportunity
California eProcure #0000039826
California DGS Solicits Operator for May Lee State Office Complex Café in Sacramento
Posted
July 17, 2026
Respond By
August 18, 2026
Identifier
0000039826
NAICS
722310, 722514, 722515, 561720
This opportunity is for qualified food service operators to manage and operate the café at the May Lee State Office Complex in Sacramento, California. - Government Buyer: - California Department of General Services (DGS), Facilities Management Division, State Owned Leasing and Development, and Real Estate Services Division - Scope of Services: - Operate a café providing high-quality coffee, non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, grab-and-go food, and online ordering - Lease includes approximately 2,831 square feet of café space, with 1,510 square feet of interior space for food preparation and service - Maintain all café equipment, manage staffing, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation codes - Provide custodial services for kitchen, storage, and serving areas; state provides custodial services for eat-in area - Responsible for pest control related to café activities - Sustainability & Compliance Requirements: - Use recyclable or biodegradable supplies and disposables - Adhere to LEED O&M standards and participate in recycling and organic waste diversion programs - Maintain high customer service standards, food quality, pricing, and menu selection - Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited - Lease & Operations: - Five-year lease term with a 30-day rent-free setup period - Lessee may use kitchen during non-business hours as needed - Either party may terminate the lease with 50 days' written notice - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Proposals must include a business plan, menu, and demonstrate minimum qualifications
Description
The California Department of General Services (DGS), Facilities Management Division (FMD), invites proposals for the Café space located in the May Lee Office Complex at 651 Bannon Street, Sacramento County, California. The MLSOC Café will provide coffee and non-alcoholic beverage service for State employees, guests, and the local community. The space measures 2,831 square feet and includes storage, beverage prep areas, refrigerated shelves, counters for online orders, and pre-prepared grab-and-go food items. The State seeks a qualified coffee service provider to offer a variety of coffee and non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, grab-and-go food, and online ordering, with no alcohol served. The provider must maintain high customer service standards and prioritize satisfaction with food quality, pricing, and menu selection.