Town of Harrietstown - Café Operator RFP for Adirondack Regional Airport - 2026
Town of HarrietstownCity · Harrietstown, NY- Due
- Dec 4, 2026
- 20 days left
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
Town of Harrietstown is seeking proposals from qualified food-and-beverage operators to develop, manage, and operate a café concession within the airport terminal at Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) in Saranac Lake, New York. The concession encompasses approximately 1,420 square feet of newly constructed space in the main terminal, offering coffee, beverages, baked goods, grab-and-go items, light meals, and aircraft catering. The initial contract term is 1 year with potential renewal options, featuring a flat monthly lease rate of $500 for the first six months and $600/month for the following six months. Proposals are due by December 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time, with a mandatory pre-proposal site visit scheduled for November 20, 2026, and questions due by November 18, 2026.
Café concession operations, Coffee, Beverages, Baked goods, Grab-and-go items, Light meals, And aircraft catering
Quality and feasibility of the café concept, Experience and qualifications of the operator, Alignment with SLK’s goals and regional character
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Summary
Town of Harrietstown is seeking proposals from qualified food-and-beverage operators to develop, manage, and operate a café concession within the airport terminal at Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) in Saranac Lake, New York.
The concession encompasses approximately 1,420 square feet of newly constructed space in the main terminal, offering coffee, beverages, baked goods, grab-and-go items, light meals, and aircraft catering. The initial contract term is 1 year with potential renewal options, featuring a flat monthly lease rate of $500 for the first six months and $600/month for the following six months. Proposals are due by December 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time, with a mandatory pre-proposal site visit scheduled for November 20, 2026, and questions due by November 18, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Quality and feasibility of the café concept
- Experience and qualifications of the operator
- Alignment with SLK’s goals and regional character
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Café concession operations
- Coffee
- Beverages
- Baked goods
- Grab-and-go items
- Light meals
- Aircraft catering
- Submit to
- Harrietstown Town Clerk, 39 Main Street, Saranac Lake, New York 12983
- Scope location
- Saranac Lake, New York
- Projected sq ft
- 1,420 sq ft
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Harrietstown?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Harrietstown Town Clerk, 39 Main Street, Saranac Lake, New York 12983.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Harrietstown in NY, 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: Café concession operations, Coffee, Beverages, Baked goods, Grab-and-go items, Light meals, And aircraft catering. 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: "Quality and feasibility of the café concept, Experience and qualifications of the operator, Alignment with SLK’s goals and regional character" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Harrietstown?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Harrietstown are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Harrietstown regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 4, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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. Review the full document from Town of Harrietstown for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Saranac Lake, New York. The total projected area is 1420 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
