Restaurant Operator and Property Management Services at Chinatown Plaza

The City of Vancouver is seeking a qualified proponent (or consortium) to operate a full‑service restaurant and provide comprehensive property‑management and merchandising services for Chinatown Plaza, a 47,000 sq ft mixed‑use development located at 180 Keefer Street. The contract will be structured as a lease for the restaurant (minimum 10‑year term with two optional 5‑year extensions) and a separate 5‑year property‑management agreement. The successful bidder must submit detailed lease proposals, financial projections (rent and management‑fee forecasts), demonstrate experience in large‑scale restaurant operations, and show capability to manage the plaza’s retail, office, and common‑area assets in line with City policy goals (cultural activation, sustainability, Indigenous participation, and social equity). • Deliver a 10‑year restaurant lease, invest at least $2 M in tenant‑improvements, and meet a minimum gross rent of $70,000 per month. • Provide a 5‑year property‑management and merchandising plan covering maintenance, tenant coordination, marketing, and cultural‑programming for the entire plaza. • Submit full technical and financial proposals (questionnaire, insurance certificates, conflict‑of‑interest disclosure, Indigenous participation plan, etc.) by 23 June 2026. • Attend an optional information meeting on 3 June 2026 (pre‑registration required by 2 June 2026). • Comply with City’s Fair‑Wage Policy, Supplier Code of Conduct, and applicable health‑, safety‑ and environmental regulations.