Region: Capital District

County: Albany County

Food Service Vendors Wanted: Project 26101

Overview

1.1 Solicitation

The New York State Office of General Services (“OGS”), on behalf of the 110 State Street Condominium (the “Condominium”) Board of Managers (the “Board”), invites qualified food service vendors (the “Vendors”) to submit proposals for a food and beverage retail concept (the “Cafeteria”), and a basic convenience store to be located at 110 State Street, Albany, New York (the “Building”), in accordance with the requirements detailed in this Request for Information (the “RFI”).

OGS would like to enter into a lease with a Vendor for operation for a cafeteria and convenience store that will offer a variety of healthy and affordable food and beverage options and items such as snacks, gum/mints/candies, coffee creamer, pre-packaged groceries, New York State (“NYS” or the “State”) Lotto, over-the-counter medications, personal items, reading materials, and other sundry items during Building hours of operation. Vendors interested in providing a food service cafeteria and convenience store venue at this location are encouraged to respond to this RFI. Interested Vendors must tour the Building and submit a proposal for the available space. OGS encourages Vendors to submit creative and innovative ideas, themes, and design examples. Capital Improvements will be at the expense of the Vendor unless otherwise negotiated.

1.2 Objective

OGS desires to enter into lease with a Vendor:

• with a minimum of three years of successful experience in the ownership and management of a comparable food service establishment (experience with the inventory and sale of any other non-food items or sundry items should also be presented);
• that will ensure that Building staff and visitors consistently receive a variety of high-quality goods and services and excellent customer service; and
• that will operate the cafeteria and convenience store venue in the best interest of the State.

The Board and OGS anticipate that a three-year lease will be executed in the third quarter of 2023. The Vendor selected by the Board and OGS will become the “Contractor.”

1.3 The Condominium

The Building is a condominium, established under NYS Real Property Law Article 9-B. It is comprised of two units and is owned by the People of the State of New York, acting by and through the Office of General Services, on behalf of the Department of Audit and Control, and the New York State Common Retirement Fund. The Condominium is governed by the Board, the members of which are appointed by Condominium owners. The Board has engaged a full-time property manager, Carrow Real Estate Services, LLC., to run the day-to-day operations of the Condominium.

The Building is operated as Class-A space. In addition to serving as the headquarters for the Office of the New York State Comptroller (“OSC”), the Building provides office space for a small number of employees of the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. The Building also contains a branch of the Broadview Federal Credit Union (formed from the merger of the SEFCU and CapCom credit unions). Full Building occupancy is approximately 1,800 staff. Daily averages of actual occupancy are currently running at approximately 700-1,000 staff. The heaviest occupancy days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with lighter occupancy loads on Mondays and Fridays. While this cafeteria and convenience store operation will not be open to the public, OSC provides access to visitors/guests, some neighboring governmental employees, and employees of the Broadview Federal Credit Union.

OGS manages the leases in the Building on behalf of the Board, and seeks to provide innovative solutions, integrated service, and best value, in support of cost-effective operations and responsible public stewardship.

2. FOOD SERVICE AND CONVENIENCE STORE OPERATIONS

The Building has one large cafeteria available for lease, located on the second floor. The facility also has a large dining area with plentiful tables and chairs immediately adjacent to the cafeteria area which seats approximately 180 customers.

Photos (Attachment 1) and floor plan (Attachment 2) of the cafeteria are attached to this RFI.

2.1 Food Preparation Area

The food preparation area of the cafeteria is approximately 1,700 square feet (sf) and contains the equipment and inventory listed in the attached (Attachment 3).

2.2 Customer Service Area

The customer service area of the cafeteria is approximately 1,100 square feet (sf) and contains the following:

• Customer ordering area
• Cashiering
• Fountain Drinks
• Coffee/Hot Water Station
• Condiment Station
• Open and Closed Coolers

2.3 Convenience Store Area

There are a number of opportunities in the existing space to incorporate the layout of a small convenience store including shelving, display racks, and coolers.

An additional 220 square foot enclosed room and/or a 70 square foot nook area for shelving/display may be included in the leased premises. Proposals should address whether that is desired and submit creative and innovative ideas for the use of the same.

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