Opportunity
Western Municipal Water District PlanetBids #RFP 27-004
Lease and Operation of Historic Depot Restaurant in Rialto, CA
Posted
August 21, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
RFP 27-004
NAICS
722310
The City of Rialto is seeking proposals from qualified food operators to lease and operate a restaurant at the historic Pacific Electric Railway Depot at 119 N. Riverside Avenue. - Government Buyer: - City of Rialto Community Development Department, Purchasing Division - Scope of Opportunity: - Lease and operate a 4,300 sq ft restaurant space within the historic Depot - Restaurant concepts may include sit-down dining, quick-serve, takeaway, or a combination - Lessee responsible for all daily operations, tenant improvements, maintenance, utilities, and permits - City maintains parking, exterior lighting, security, landscaping, and walkways - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposals must incorporate elements recognizing the historical significance of the former rail line in unused portions of the restaurant - Selection based on operator experience, financial capacity, and alignment with City objectives for business growth and adaptive reuse - Lease term is five years with up to four five-year renewal options (potential total of 25 years) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a lease and operations RFP - Submission Details: - Proposals must include technical and cost components, submitted electronically - Compliance with local business preference and conflict disclosure forms required
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.