Description
The City of Mesa is soliciting proposals from qualified operators to lease and run a café in the first‑floor space of Mesa City Hall (approximately 1,570 sq ft). The selected Operator will provide breakfast and lunch service to city employees and the public, maintain the premises, and meet all health‑department standards. The lease term is three years with two optional one‑year extensions, and the financial model includes a vendor‑determined monthly rent plus a 5 % share of gross sales above an undisclosed threshold.
• Lease of 1,570 sq ft café space (existing Downtown Rendezvous Café) with utilities, equipment, and two dedicated parking spaces provided by the City.
• Operator must achieve an “A” health rating, supply its own POS system, staff the café, and handle all cleaning, licensing, insurance, and tax obligations.
• Mandatory pre‑proposal conference and site walk on February 26 2026; proposal due electronically by March 16 2026, 3 PM.
• Financial terms: vendor proposes monthly rent; 5 % of gross sales over a threshold payable monthly; $2,000 refundable security deposit; $3 M liability insurance required.