Description
The City of San Mateo is seeking a private or non-profit vendor to operate a café located in the San Mateo Public Library. The café will be located on the third floor of the library and will have a seating area for 10 people indoors and 24 people on an outdoor terrace. The vendor will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, staffing, and supplies to operate the café. The café will be open during library hours, but may have fewer hours of operation than the library. The vendor will be required to pay a monthly rent of 10% of gross receipts, with a minimum of $10,000 per month. The vendor will also be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and customer service.
• The café will serve a variety of food and beverages, including coffee, tea, espresso, and fresh snacks.
• The vendor will be responsible for providing catering services for library events and meetings.
• The vendor will be required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to food safety and employment.
• The vendor will be responsible for maintaining the café area and equipment, and for providing basic custodial services.
• The vendor will be required to provide a written proposal, including a concept for operation, menu and pricing, staffing, and management philosophy.