Albany County is seeking proposals for a food service operator to lease and manage restaurant space (former Camelot Room) in the Events and Athletic Center on the former College of St. Rose campus. Proposals are due by 4:30 PM on August 14, 2026. A pre-proposal conference will be held on July 23, 2026. The contract period is for two years, with options for renewal. Rent is a minimum of 6% of gross monthly revenue, with a minimum monthly payment of $200. The space is approximately 4,752 sq. ft. and will be delivered in as-is condition. The operator must maintain adequate staffing, offer a diverse menu, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Insurance requirements include workers compensation, automobile liability, general liability, and professional liability.
Proposals must be received no later than 4:30 p. m. on Friday, August 14, 2026. Proposals must be received no later than 4:30 p. m. on Friday august 14, 2026
The operator must pay a minimum rent equal to 6% of gross monthly revenue, with a minimum monthly payment of $200. The first month's rent is due at contract signing. Revenue is calculated by the 2nd of the month, with rent due by the 5th. The operator must pay a minimum rent equal to 6 of gross monthly revenue, with a minimum monthly payment of 200.
Proposals will be evaluated based on community engagement impact (20%), qualifications and experience of proposer (20%), concept vision (25%), proposer's business references (15%), and operational plan (20%). Proposals shall be evaluated based upon the following: Criteria weight Community engagement impact 20 Qualifications and experience of proposer 20 Concept vision Menu concept, theme, and alignment with 25 community needs.
Proposers must provide a statement of qualifications including firm history, professional staff experience, authorized signatories, experience operating food service establishments, and at least two references. Provide a statement of proposer qualifications including: 3. 1 Provide the name, a brief history and description of your firm.
The awarded operator will be billed for any repairs to county property resulting from their neglect. Failure to comply with insurance requirements may result in contract termination. The awarded operator will be billed for any repairs to county of albany property that are determined to have resulted from their neglect.
A pre-proposal conference will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the Events and Athletic Center, Coffee Shop Space 112. Attendance is strongly urged. A preproposal conference will be held on thursday july 23, 2026 @9:30am at the events and athletic center420 western ave coffee shop space 112.
A sample menu with pricing must be submitted with the proposal. A sample menu with pricing must be submitted with the proposal and updated as necessary with county approval.
Failure to follow the specified proposal format may result in rejection. Submitting false or misleading information may lead to felony or misdemeanor charges. Failure to follow this format may be cause for rejection of a proposal because adherence to this format is critical for the countys evaluation process: