Request for proposal to lease and manage a restaurant facility at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Colfax, NC.

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Jun 15, 2026
Due:	Jul 24, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	X - Lease or Rental of Facilities
Solicitation No:	SPO-41-35D2
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Solicitation Number:	SPO-41-35D2
Project Title:	Request for proposal to lease and manage a restaurant facility at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Colfax, NC.
Description:	The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is seeking proposals from qualified operators to lease/manage its newly renovated restaurant facility at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Guilford County,
Opening Date:	7/24/2026 4:00 PM
Posted Date:	6/15/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	STATE OF NC - PROPERTY OFFICE


Solicitation Number * SPO-41-35D2	Department STATE OF NC - PROPERTY OFFICE	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-07-24T16:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-06-15T14:48:47.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Lease and rental of property or building
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit 2026-07-09T04:00:00.0000000Z	Special Instructions Electronic Proposals desired	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Donald Meadows
Description The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is seeking proposals from qualified operators to lease/manage its newly renovated restaurant facility at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Guilford County,

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

Department of Administration

State Property Office – Leasing Section

Request for Proposal (RFP) #: 41-35D2

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Piedmont Triad Farmers Market Restaurant

2914 Sandy Ridge Road Colfax NC 27235

Date Issued: June 16, 2026

Proposal Closing Date: July 24th, 2026

At 4:00 PM ET

Direct all inquiries concerning this RFP to:

Agency Contacts:

Tad Atkinson

Wendy Dudka

Farmers Market

Real Property Agent

(919) 818-6709

(919) 707-3167

Tad.Atkinson@ncagr.gov Wendy.Dudka@ncagr.gov

FORM PO-27 Lease Specifications (2023)

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NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

1. READ, REVIEW AND COMPLY: It shall be the Proposer’s responsibility to read this entire document, review all

enclosures and attachments, and any addenda thereto, and comply with all requirements specified herein,

regardless of whether appearing in these Instructions to Proposers or elsewhere in this RFP document.

2. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL

All proposals shall be submitted electronically via the North Carolina eProcurement Electronic Vendor

Portal (eVP) website. For additional information, the eProcurement Vendor Training page includes online training

videos and a link to Viewing and Responding to Solicitations in eVP.

There is No Fee for lease proposal submittal through North Carolina eProcurement Electronic Vendor

Portal (eVP) .

Failure to submit a proposal in strict accordance with these instructions may constitute sufficient cause to reject a

vendor’s proposal(s).

3. CRITICAL UPDATED INFORMATION: This RFP may be updated to include critical information in an Addenda. It

is important that all Proposers proposing on this RFP periodically check the State’s IPS website for any Addenda

that may be issued prior to the proposal opening date. All Vendors shall be deemed to have read and understood

all information in this RFP and all Addenda thereto.

4. LATE PROPOSALS: It shall be the Proposer’s sole responsibility to ensure the timely delivery of proposals at the

designated office by the designated time.

5. ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION: The State reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any

informality in proposals and, unless otherwise specified by the Proposer, to accept any item in the proposal.

6. CERTIFICATE TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN NORTH CAROLINA: As a condition of lease award, each

Proposer that is a corporation, limited-liability company or limited-liability partnership shall have, and shall maintain

throughout the term of The Lease, Registration to Transact Business in North Carolina from the North Carolina

Secretary of State, as required by North Carolina law.

7. PROPOSER REGISTRATION AND SOLICITATION NOTIFICATION SYSTEM: The North Carolina

eProcurement electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) allows Proposers to electronically register free with the State to

receive electronic notification of current procurement opportunities for goods and Services of potential interests to

them available on the Interactive Purchasing System, as well as notifications of status changes to those

solicitations. Online registration and other purchasing information is available at the following website:

https://evp.nc.gov/.

Note: Be aware that vendor data may expire every 30 days when using the NC electronic Vendor

Portal, so allow adequate time when attempting to respond to time-sensitive deadlines.

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NOTE TO PROPOSER

ELECTRONIC RESPONSES ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS SOLICITATION

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED, YOUR PROPOSAL SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN STRICT

ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED CUT-OFF TIME.

BY 4:00 PM, July 24th, 2026

ALL PROPOSALS SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA THE NORTH

CAROLINA EPROCUREMENT ELECTRONIC VENDOR PORTAL (eVP)

For additional information, the NC eProcurement Vendor Training

https//:eprocurement.nc.gov/training/vendor-training page includes online training videos and a link to

Viewing and Responding to Solicitations in eVP. eVP has a file size limitation of 24MB. If the proposal

exceeds 24MB, the proposal or space plans should be split into multiple files. Proposers are to use the

following naming standard when submitting proposals:

[PROPOSAL NUMBER]_[PROPOSER NAME]_[MthDayYr] (ex. SPO-92-501_ACME-

LLC_070120)

NOTE: Failure to submit a proposal in strict accordance with these instructions may

constitute sufficient cause to reject the vendor’s proposal(s).

PROPOSALS MAILED, E-MAILED OR HAND DELIVERED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING MAY NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Following the selection of any proposal and its placement on the Council of State Agenda by the

State Property Office, there shall be no further negotiations with those who presented proposals which were

not selected for the Agenda.

SPECIAL NOTE:

In accordance with the North Carolina Administrative Code (Title I North Carolina Administrative

Code, Chapter 6B.0212) a proposer's meeting will be required following the cut-off date for receiving

proposals for leases with rental exceeding $150,000 annually (including renewal options). A proposer’s

meeting might not be required if initial proposal(s) are less than $150,000 in annual rent. After the original

proposals are received and site visits made the proposer's meeting will be conducted by the State Property

Office at a time and place to be announced by the State Property Office.

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 146.25-1(b), the Department of Administration may

negotiate on relevant factors that represent the best interest of the State. Relevant factors may include, but

are not limited to, timeliness of delivery of the proposed space, maintenance, upkeep and condition of the

proposed space and prior performance of the proposer.

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPACE TO BE LEASED BY THE STATE OF NORTH

CAROLINA

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

I. GENERAL

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED, YOUR PROPOSAL SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN

STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO THE

ADVERTISED CUT-OFF TIME BY 4:00 PM, JULY 24th, 2026.

After reading and fully understanding these specifications, prepare your proposal as follows:

Submit all documentation supporting your proposal, including the proposal form. Supporting

documentation should include, but is not limited to the following:

- An Executive Summary consisting of the proposal cover letter highlighting the contents

of the proposal and bearing the authorized representative’s signature.

- Background information on the organization and should give details of experience with

similar products. A list of references (including contact people and telephone numbers)

for whom similar work has been performed.

- Full description of plans and intentions for your use of the space. Be as detailed as

possible. Provide documentation showing you have researched all the required permits

for your proposed operation.

- The premises are to be leased as is. Any improvements will be at the Proposer’s expense.

Provide information on improvements you propose to make to the premises. This may

include up-fit construction and/or new construction.

- Provide a timeline for the startup of your proposed operation.

- A current financial statement or similar evidence of financial stability for each person or

firm making this proposal.

A PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE RESTAURANT

BUILDING LOCATED AT 2914 SANDY RIDGE RD, COLFAX, NORTH CAROLINA

ON JULY 9th, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.

II. SCOPE

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS),

Piedmont Triad Farmers Market (PTFM), is seeking proposals from qualified operators to

lease and manage its newly renovated restaurant facility in Colfax, NC. The selected tenant

will operate a restaurant, diner, eatery, grill, café, or bistro with a family-friendly bar area,

featuring a warm, casual atmosphere focused on comfort food, fresh ingredients, and

locally sourced products.

The PTFM has a long-term interest in obtaining a quality service operation that

complements North Carolina farmers, agriculture and consumers. The ideal operation

should reflect the character and appeal of an independently owned establishment, operating

year-round by professionals dedicated to exceptional customer service and enhancing the

overall visitor experience. The Piedmont Triad Farmers Market is one of North Carolina’s

premier agricultural destinations and serves as a regional hub for fresh produce, specialty

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foods, retail vendors, and agritourism. Conveniently located near Interstate 40 in the

rapidly growing Greensboro and Triad region,

The proposer should demonstrate a commitment to offering North Carolina products

whenever possible, with preference given to items grown, caught, or raised or harvested

within the state. Applicants should also provide evidence of relevant operational experience

in the food service industry, (past or present) including restaurant management, customer

engagement, and marketing strategies designed to attract and retain customers from across

the region.

III. LEASE COMMENCEMENT

It is anticipated the lease will be effective September 1, 2026, or a date satisfactory to the State.

The proposer may include alternate effective date for consideration. The Lease Agreement will be

prepared by the State and will include the Request for Proposals specifications and other items that

the State deems applicable.

IV. LEASE PERIOD

The Lease shall be for an initial term of five (5) to ten (10) years with renewals desired. The

proposer should indicate number of renewals and years in the renewal period(s) on the proposal

form.

V. RENTAL

The minimum annual rental is $227,000 for year 1 of the term with a minimum 2% annual rental

escalations during the term including renewals.

VI. LOCATION

Piedmont Triad Farmers Market Restaurant Building

2914 Sandy Ridge Drive (Exit 208)

Colfax, NC 27235

V11. DESCRIPTION OF SPACE OFFERED (Premises)

The Premises consist of an approximately 6,764 ± square-foot, single-story restaurant facility

featuring cedar and brick exterior finishes. Ideally situated within the Piedmont Triad Farmers

Market (PTFM), the property benefits from direct access to the heavily traveled Interstate 40

corridor and proximity to the growing Greensboro and greater Triad region. PTFM attracts an

estimated 1.8 million visitors annually, including more than 700,000 vehicles entering the property

each year, creating significant visibility and customer traffic for the restaurant operation.

The facility is designed to support multiple dining experiences, including a family dining area

intended for larger groups and quieter dining, as well as a pub-style dining space offering a more

casual and relaxed atmosphere. The layout also includes a dedicated “grab-and-go” section for

prepackaged meals and food items, along with outdoor dining accommodations. Ample non-

exclusive paved parking is available on-site, including five ADA-accessible spaces, and is shared

with adjacent development areas to adequately support restaurant patronage.

The renovated one-story building will feature a modernized interior that includes a commercial

kitchen, two dining areas, a meeting space, and a bar area. Additional details are provided in

attached Exhibits A and B.

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Request for proposal to lease and manage a restaurant facility at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market in Colfax, NC.

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