Sangamon County Transportation HUB Café/Retail Space RFP 2026
Sangamon CountyCounty · Springfield, IL- Due
- Jul 31, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
The 30-second brief
Sangamon County is soliciting proposals for a vendor to operate a café and grab-and-go retail space at the new Transportation HUB opening in fall 2027. Proposals are due by July 31, 2026.
Proposals, Food and beverage service, Retail items
Evaluation and Scoring (Attachment C)
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Summary
Sangamon County is soliciting proposals for a vendor to operate a café and grab-and-go retail space at the new Transportation HUB opening in fall 2027. Proposals are due by July 31, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Evaluation and Scoring (Attachment C)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Proposals
- Food and beverage service
- Retail items
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Cafe Floor Plan and Equipment List, Attachment B - HUB Food Survey Results, Attachment C - Evaluation and Scoring, Attachment D - HUB Cafe Sample Business Plan
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Sangamon County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is July 31, 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.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Sangamon County in IL, 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: Proposals, Food and beverage service, Retail items. 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: "Evaluation and Scoring (Attachment C)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Sangamon County?
All active and historical solicitations from Sangamon County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Sangamon County 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 - Cafe Floor Plan and Equipment List, Attachment B - HUB Food Survey Results, Attachment C - Evaluation and Scoring, Attachment D - HUB Cafe Sample Business Plan. Review the full document from Sangamon County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Springfield, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.