Café, Grab-And-Go Retail Space Service

An Illinois government authority is seeking a vendor to provide café and grab-and-go retail space services. The agency wants to solve the lack of convenient dining options by creating a unique program that provides grab-and-go food and beverage options while simultaneously supporting local food and beverage entrepreneurs in a small retail space. The selected operator must run the café, at a minimum, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The scope of work covers the operation of the designated small retail space to deliver the food and beverage program offsite. Eligibility is strictly limited to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget and has not disclosed a pre-set funding limit. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 30, 2026. The agency allows responses to be submitted digitally via email or through an online portal. Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the initial announcement, but the authority expects comprehensive proposals addressing the program requirements.