San Mateo County Harbor District Café and Optional Seafood Market Lease RFP 26-03 - 2026
San Mateo Co Harbor DistrictSpecial District · El Granada, CA- Due
- Jun 26, 2026
- Deadline passed
The 30-second brief
The San Mateo County Harbor District is soliciting proposals to lease and operate a 2,132 sq ft indoor and 525 sq ft outdoor café space, with an optional seafood market, at Pillar Point Harbor. Proposals are due June 26, 2026.
Electronic searchable PDF proposal, Cover Letter, Business Concept, Qualifications and Experience, Organization Chart, Financial Stability documents, Attachment A (Proposed Monthly Rent Payments & Improvements Form), Attachment D (Acknowledgement of Addenda)
Proposal Understanding and Business Concept (25 points), Proposer's Qualifications and Experience (40 points), Proposed Monthly Rent and Improvements (35 points)
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Summary
The San Mateo County Harbor District is soliciting proposals to lease and operate a 2,132 sq ft indoor and 525 sq ft outdoor café space, with an optional seafood market, at Pillar Point Harbor. Proposals are due June 26, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Electronic searchable PDF proposal
- Cover Letter
- Business Concept
- Qualifications and Experience
- Organization Chart
- Financial Stability documents
- Attachment A (Proposed Monthly Rent Payments & Improvements Form)
- Attachment D (Acknowledgement of Addenda)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Attachment A
- Attachment B
- Attachment C
- Attachment D
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- El Granada, CA
- Projected sq ft
- 2,657 sq ft
- Reported agency
- San Mateo County Harbor District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from San Mateo Co Harbor District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 26, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including San Mateo Co Harbor District in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Electronic searchable PDF proposal, Cover Letter, Business Concept, Qualifications and Experience, Organization Chart, Financial Stability documents, Attachment A (Proposed Monthly Rent Payments & Improvements Form), Attachment D (Acknowledgement of Addenda). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Proposal Understanding and Business Concept (25 points), Proposer's Qualifications and Experience (40 points), Proposed Monthly Rent and Improvements (35 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from San Mateo Co Harbor District?
All active and historical solicitations from San Mateo Co Harbor District are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, San Mateo Co Harbor District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attachment A, Attachment B, Attachment C, Attachment D. Review the full document from San Mateo Co Harbor District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: El Granada, CA. The total projected area is 2657 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.