New Eastside Market Operator

The City of Cleveland is seeking qualified operators to manage the New Eastside Market, including food retail, commercial kitchen, demonstration kitchen, and wellness space operations.

City of Cleveland Public Works


General
Open (open)
Jul 31, 2026 05:00 PM
Jun 17, 2026 12:57 PM
2 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Local
Contact
Sarah Contos-Holden
scontos-holden@clevelandohio.gov
+12166642485
500 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, OH, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The City of Cleveland is seeking proposals from qualified operators to manage the New Eastside Market, a city-owned retail facility located at East 105th Street and St. Clair Avenue in the Glenville neighborhood. The 19,620-square-foot building includes food retail space, commercial and demonstration kitchens, clinic space, and office space. The selected operator(s) will be responsible for carrying out a threefold vision: providing public access to fresh and nutritious food through full-service grocery operations; supporting economic empowerment via a shared-use commercial kitchen that serves as an incubator for local food entrepreneurs; and offering wellness services and education through a wellness space and demonstration kitchen. The City encourages creative proposals from organizations, cooperatives, and partnerships. The contract term is two years with a five-year renewal option.

Classification Codes
NAICS722310Food Service Contractors
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
grocery store operationshared-use kitchenwellness space services
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Jun 17, 2026 12:00 PM-RFP Published on City Website
Jun 29, 2026 12:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Conference (Non-Mandatory) (optional)
Meeting ID: 229135889142283, Passcode: tZ9Cy3FG, Dial-in: +1216-306-2628,,116767763#, Phone conference ID: 116767763#
Jun 30, 2026 12:00 PM-Site Visit (Non-Mandatory) (optional)
Jul 06, 2026 12:00 PM-Last Day to Submit Provider Questions
Jul 31, 2026 12:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
A - ESM Floor PlansJun 15, 2026 02:15 PM
B - ESM ImagesJun 16, 2026 02:57 PM
Request_for_Qualified_Contractors_-_Operators_for_the_New_Eastside_Market.pdfJun 17, 2026 12:57 PM
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