The City of Capitola is seeking proposals for the design, finance, construction, operation, and maintenance of a restaurant and fishing concession marketplace on the Capitola Wharf. This is a public-private partnership opportunity. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM on July 27, 2026. Key components include a year-round restaurant and a fishing concession. The selected proposer will enter into a long-term lease with the City. The evaluation will consider service, cost, experience, and ability to deliver.
Proposals must be delivered no later than 5:00 p. m. on July 27, 2026. all proposals must be delivered no later than 5:00 p. m. on july 27, 2026.
The city's decision to award a contract will be based on many factors including, but not limited, to service, cost, experience, and ability to deliver, or for any other reason deemed by the selection committee to be in the best interest of the city. the citys decision to award a contract will be based on many factors including, but not limited, to service, cost, experience, and ability to deliver, or for any other reason deemed by the selection committee to be in the best interest of the city.
Proposers must demonstrate development experience with at least one comparable project involving commercial development, preferably on a coastal, waterfront, or structurally complex site, and operational experience. They must also have a minimum of 5 years experience operating a restaurant and/or food service, retail or marketplace environments, and marine fishing concessions, along with demonstrated financial capacity to finance the project.
Proposals submitted late, or via oral, telephonic, telegraphic, or facsimile methods will not be considered or accepted. proposals submitted late, or via oral, telephonic, telegraphic, or facsimile methods will not be consideredor accepted.
