Request for Proposals

A formal request for proposals process to solicit bids from experienced and credit-worthy restaurant operators is planned to commence in September of this year.  Prior to that time, potential bidders may arrange for site tours of the Barn building where the restaurant will be located.

Outreach to prospective bidders will continue until proposals are due at the end of October.  The highest-ranked proposal will be announced in December of 2023, and negotiations towards a letter of intent will begin promptly thereafter, with a goal of having a final sub-lease in place by the end of February, 2024.  If agreement isn’t reached with the highest-ranked bidder, the Friends will move on to the next highest-ranked proposal.

Target date for commencement of build-out is May 31, 2024, and completion in October of 2024.  The goal is for the restaurant to be ready to open in time for the 2024 holiday season.