Skyline Center Cafe Operations

The City of Wilmington is seeking a vendor to lease and operate the Skyline Center Cafe, providing daily coffee, beverages, grab-and-go food, staffing, marketing, and facility operations.

City of Wilmington > Purchasing Division


General
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RFP-S2-0826.12
Sep 22, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 21, 2026 12:00 PM
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
ariental.fullwood@wilmingtonnc.gov
+19107724158
929 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC, USA
Submission Instructions
Mail
City of Wilmington Purchasing Division, 929 North Front Street, 10th Floor, P.O. Box 1810, Wilmington, NC 28402, Attention: Ariental Fullwood, Buyer
Description

The City of Wilmington is seeking an experienced vendor to lease and operate the cafe at the Skyline Center. The selected operator will provide daily coffee, specialty beverages, tea, bottled beverages, snacks, and grab-and-go breakfast and lunch items, including sandwiches, salads, wraps, bakery products, and other pre-prepared or light-assembly foods. The space has no commercial kitchen, grease trap, hood ventilation system, or cooking equipment, so operations are limited to the listed beverage and food offerings. Optional catering and pre-arranged food and beverage service may also be provided as a value-added service. The vendor will hire, train, supervise, and manage staff; maintain inventory and approved operating hours; furnish food, beverages, supplies, inventory, and vendor-owned equipment; operate a cash-and-card POS system; maintain the leased premises; coordinate deliveries; market the cafe; and maintain all required permits, licenses, insurance, and regulatory compliance. The proposal must include a cover letter or statement of interest, operational plan, proposed menu and pricing, marketing plan, projected budget, and proposed monthly lease fee. The City will provide the furnished cafe space, specified equipment and fixtures, espresso equipment, and utilities at no additional cost.

Classification Codes
NAICS722515Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
cafe operationscoffee beverage servicegrab-and-go food service
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Aug 21, 2026-RFP Issued
Sep 3, 2026-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting (required)
Two sessions are available at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM; proposers may attend either session.
Sep 11, 2026-Questions Due Date
Sep 15, 2026-Answers to Questions Posted
Sep 22, 2026-Proposal Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability — $500,000.00
  • Business Auto Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Fidelity Coverage (Employee Dishonesty) — $500,000.00
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