Request for proposal to lease and manage a restaurant facility at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Colfax, NC.

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking proposals from qualified operators to lease and manage its newly renovated restaurant facility at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Guilford County. The selected proposer will be required to register as a legal entity under North Carolina Law before the transaction is placed on the Council of State agenda. The proposal will be evaluated based on the desirability of the proposal, the demonstrated ability of the proposer to execute the proposal, demonstration of sufficient funds, the amount of rent offered, and all relevant factors that might affect the public interest. Key aspects of the proposal include: • The lease term and renewal periods • The minimum annual rental during year one of the lease • The annual rental increases starting in year 2 • The proposer's ability to execute the proposal and demonstrate sufficient funds • The amount of rent offered and its impact on the public interest