Opportunity
Western Municipal Water District PlanetBids #27-004
Lease and Operation of Restaurant at Historic Depot in Rialto
Posted
August 21, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
27-004
NAICS
722511
This opportunity invites food service operators to lease and operate a restaurant within the historic Pacific Electric Railway Depot at 119 N. Riverside Avenue, Rialto, California. - Government Buyer: - City of Rialto Community Development Department, Purchasing Division - Facility Details: - Approximately 4,300 square feet of restaurant space - Located in downtown Rialto, adjacent to a city-owned parking lot with 82 spaces - Products/Services Requested: - Lease and operation of a food and beverage facility (restaurant) - Daily restaurant operations, including sit-down dining, quick-serve, takeaway, or a combination - Tenant improvements, maintenance, utilities, and permits - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Restaurant concept must honor the historical significance of the former rail line - Lessee responsible for all interior operations and improvements; City maintains exterior areas - Selection based on operator experience, financial capacity, and alignment with City objectives - Lease term is five years, with up to four five-year renewal options - Technical and cost proposals required, along with insurance certificates and compliance forms - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a lease and operational RFP for a food service business.
Description
The City of Rialto, through its Community Development Department, is soliciting proposals from food operators to lease and operate a food and beverage facility located at 119 North Riverside Avenue, Rialto, California, within the former Pacific Electric Railway Depot. The selected lessee will be responsible for daily operations of the restaurant, while the City will maintain non-leased portions such as parking, lighting, and landscaping. The initiative aims to support business growth, job creation, and adaptive reuse of the Depot into a vibrant dining destination. Proposers may submit concepts including sit-down dining, quick-serve, takeaway operations, or a combination thereof.