Request for Letters of Interest, Rutland-Southern VT Regional Airport Restaurant

Location:	Vermont
Posted:	Mar 31, 2026
Due:	Apr 13, 2026
Agency:	State of Vermont - Agency of Transportation
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	X - Lease or Rental of Facilities
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Vermont Agency of Transportation

219 North Main Street, Barre, VT 05641

https://vtrans.vermont.gov/contact-us

Request for Letters of Interest

Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport Restaurant Opportunity

Issue Date

RLI Schedule

Optional Site Visit

Letter of Interest Due

Notification of Shortlist

Shortlisted Contractors provide Business

Plan/ More Detailed Information

Selection of Awarded Vendor

Lease Finalization & Move In

Anticipated Start Date

Deadlines

Tuesday, 3/31/2026

Tuesday, 3/31/2026 through Monday

04/13/2026

(Prior to LOI due date and time)

Monday, 04/13/2026, 3:00 PM (EST)

Friday, 4/17/2026

Friday, 05/01/2026 3:00 PM (EST)

Tuesday, 05/05/2026

May 2026

May or June 2026

(based on lease execution)

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL NOTIFICATIONS, RELEASES, AND ADDENDA

ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST (RLI) WILL BE

POSTED AT: Contracts for Services | Agency of Transportation

The State will make no attempt to contact interested parties with updated information. It is the

responsibility of each party to periodically check the above webpage for any and all

notifications, releases and addendums associated with this RLI.

STATE POINT OF CONTACT (POC): Sari Tiersch

E-MAIL:

Sari.Tiersch@vermont.gov

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VTrans’ POC is the only authorized individual to discuss this RLI and will only communicate

with the Party’s Authorized Representative. All communications with VTrans about this RLI

shall be in writing via email. To be considered an official communication, the subject line of any

email communication shall start with: Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport

Restaurant Opportunity.

1. General Overview: The Vermont Agency of Transportation, Aviation Program is requesting

Letter of Interests (LOI) from entities (Interested Parties) interested in operating a family

friendly restaurant at the Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport located at 1002

Airport Road, North Clarendon, VT 05759. The process is outlined in the table above.

Don’t miss the chance to lease one of the most unique restaurant spaces in Vermont. This

space is positioned on the second floor of the commercial passenger terminal building

overlooking the gorgeous green mountains and aircraft apron. The terminal welcomes

approximately 10,000 passengers through its door every year, with a busy general aviation

and private aviation presence, and strong support of the local community. Preferred hours

for restaurant operations include at least 5 days a week with breakfast and lunch service.

The airport is looking for an operator who can open during the start of summer 2026. To

view a sample/draft lease, see Exhibit C.

2. Site Description: Total lease price is $293.60/ month (.80 cents/ sq ft) for the 367 sq ft.

commercial kitchen fully equipped with appliances and storage space. The tenant is

responsible for the cost of trash, recycling, composting, electric, and propane in the kitchen.

The airport covers water, building heat, and A/C. The space and appliances are leased as-

is. Any tenant paid-for renovations or improvements to the lease space are welcomed and

need prior approval by the State of Vermont Aviation Program. See Exhibits A and B.

3. Optional Site Visit: For those interested in visiting the site prior to submitting a LOI, you

may do so at any time during the following business hours, which are Monday through

Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. The airport is located at 1002 Airport Road, North Clarendon,

Vermont 05759. Please call Nicoletta Salvatore at (802) 498-8708 to confirm the time of

your arrival. 24-hour notice is preferred but not required.

4. Shortlisting: VTrans intends to shortlist responsive contractors to participate in the final

phase which is submittal of business plans and award. Shortlisting will be based on

evaluation of each Interested Parties, Letter of Interest as outlined below in section 5.

5. Letter of Interest Criteria & Evaluation: The Agency will determine shortlisting for this

opportunity based on an evaluation of the submission of the Letter of Interest which must

include the following. Selection will be based on the Best Value to the State, considering

experience, capabilities and concept.

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a. A statement that the interested party desires to be shortlisted to bid for the subject

project.

b. A statement that the interested part is financially stable and able to commit to full

participation in the restaurant service as outlined in their business plan.

c. Identification of all points of contact, including full name, title, e-mail, phone number and

proposed responsibilities for the restaurant.

d. Provide a general overview of the interested parties’ restaurant concept to include

suggested days and hours of operation.

e. Anticipated number of weeks after award that restaurant will be open and ready to

provide services

f. Provide past restaurant experience and/or experience owning a business

g. Provide 3 references that can speak to their direct experience with your prior

establishments or other work experience.

Submission: Interested parties shall submit a Letter of Interest (PDF or Word via email to the

POC and by the due date set forth on the first page of this RLI. Such submission shall use the

subject line Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport Restaurant Opportunity - LOI

submission for (Insert Interested party name) and must include appropriate contact information

and responses to items a-g outlined in Section 5, Letter of Interest Criteria and Evaluation.

6. Vermont Access to Public Records Act: LOI submitted to VTrans become the property

of VTrans and are subject to the disclosure requirements of the Vermont Access to Public

Records Act (1 V.S.A. § 315 - 320) (“Act”) including any and all related costs that may be

charged and collected relevant to a request under the Act. Interested parties are advised to

familiarize themselves with the Act and to take appropriate action to minimize the risk.

Interested parties may also be subject to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Federal

agencies are required to disclose any information requested under the FOIA unless it falls

under one of nine exemptions which protect interests such as personal privacy, national

security, and law enforcement. In no event shall the State, the Secretary, or VTrans be

liable for the disclosure of all or a portion of a LOI submitted to VTrans.

Exhibits Attached:

Exhibit A: Kitchen Layout

Exhibit B: State-Owned Kitchen Equipment List

Exhibit C: General Conditions for Tenants of State-Owned Structures

Exhibit D: Sample/Draft Lease

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EXHIBIT A – KITCHEN AND COUNTER AREA LAYOUT AND SQUARE FOOTAGE

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EXHIBIT B

STATE-OWNED KITCHEN EQUIPMENT LIST

a. Three tub industrial grade stainless steel sink and steel drip pan attached to the

sink.

b. Stainless steel hand wash sink.

c. Turbo Air, Radiance Series, 36” stainless steel gas griddle, three burners. 66,000

BTU. The ¾ inch thick stainless steel cooking plate is 14 gauge. Cooking surface

is 36” x 22”.

d. Dean by Frymaster 40lb fryer, three burners. 105,000 BTU. stainless steel

vessel. (Model #SR142GP)

e. Turbo Air Greenworld 30” x 60” stainless steel worktable with undershelf. (Model

#TSW3060E).

f. Garland Commercial Ranges, Sunfire Series, 36" Wide Stainless Steel Gas

Restaurant Range. Six 22,000 BTU universal style open burners. The 30,000

BTU 26" oven has a porcelainize interior. Oven measures 26"x 13"x 21".

g. Garland Commercial Ranges, Sunfire Series, stainless steel convection oven

with five tray racks measuring 29" x 20" x 28".

h. Turbo Air M3 Series - sandwich/salad table 72-2/3"w - 3 door, cutting board side

rail and bracket for easy cutting board attachment and removal. Includes 18, 4”

deep condiment pans, height adjustable heavy duty polyethylene coated wire

shelves and high-density polyurethane insulation. Cold air compartment.

i. Turbo Air Freezer. 19 cu/ft. One door. The exterior has stainless steel front and

sides. The interior has stainless steel floor and aluminum sides. (Model # M3F19-

j. Turbo Air Refrigerator 19 cu/ft. One door. The exterior has stainless steel front

and sides. The interior has stainless steel floor and aluminum sides. (Model

M3R19-1)

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

RFI, RFP & RFQ	VTBuys Solicitation?	QUESTIONS DUE PRIOR TO 2:00 P.M.	ADDENDUM(S)	PROPOSALS DUE PRIOR TO 2:00 P.M.
Request for Letters of Interest, Rutland-Southern VT Regional Airport Restaurant		Letter of Interest Due: 4/13/2026		Shortlisted Contractors Provide Addit. Info: 5/01/2026

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