Union Square Cafe or Recreational Concessions

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Request for Proposals

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department seeks proposals to lease two concession and storage spaces in historic Union Square, the heart of San Francisco’s shopping and tourist district. The premises total more than 2,000 sq. ft. of interior space plus outdoor seating areas and storage space in the garage. The Department hopes to find a lessee that provides a unique food or recreational concession that represents the best of San Francisco and complements other uses of Union Square. The Department seeks tenants who will operate and maintain the premises to the highest standards through a lease from 3 to 15 years.  

Key Dates

  • Request for Proposals issued – Monday, April 10, 2023
  • Pre-submittal Meeting and Site Visit – Tuesday, April 25, 10 a.m. Meeting; 11 a.m. Site Visit
  • Pre-Submittal Site Visit #2 – Monday, May 8, 2023, 2 p.m.
  • Additional Pre-submittal Site Visit #3 – Thursday, May 18, 11am.  Meet at Union Square Coffee 
  • Additional Pre-submittal Site Visit #4 – Monday, May 22, 11am.  Meet at Union Square Coffee 
  • Additional Pre-submittal Site Visit #5 – Thursday, June 1, 10am.  Meet at Union Square Coffee 
  • Additional site visits available by request – please contact Neal.Patel@sfgov.org
  • Deadline to submit questions – Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 3 p.m.
  • Proposal Due Date – Friday, June 9, 2023, 3 p.m.

Related Documents

Please contact Neal Patel if you have any questions – Neal.Patel@sfgov.org or (415) 831-2791