Commercial Kitchen: Request for Proposals (RFP)
The City is establishing a certified commercial kitchen (“commercial kitchen”) at 41 George Street South, Suite 103, Brampton, Ontario, to provide a leasable, public health certified commercial kitchen space to chefs, cooks, bakers, private caterers, and food entrepreneurs.
The certified commercial kitchen will act as a culinary hub and food incubator for Downtown Brampton - driving innovative food solutions for the community.
The commercial kitchen is anticipated to be ready-for-occupancy by approximately, March 31, 2024, and the anticipated commencement date is approximately May 31, 2024, subject to the outcomes of this RFP process.
Request for Proposal: Selection of Tenant and Operator for Certified Commercial Kitchen / Food Service Incubator
The City invites proponents to this Request for Proposals (RFP) for the selection of a tenant/operator to manage and operate the certified commercial kitchen.
Update -- October 25, 2023: The City of Brampton has re-issued this RFP. The RFP closed on Friday October 20, 2023, and the RFP has been re-issued on October 25, 2023. The original scope and content remains unchanged. The RFP document has been modified in sections highlighted in yellow as it pertains to dates and schedules. Interested proponents must submit submissions no later than Friday November 17, 2023 by 2:00 pm EST.
For more information on the opportunity, download the RFP document (refer to the panel on the right).
Important Dates:
Activity | Date |
Issue Date of the RFP | Friday, September 15, 2023 |
Deadlines for Questions (Round 1) | Monday, October 2, 2023 |
Responses to Questions (Round 1) | Monday, October 9, 2023 |
RFP Reissued | Wednesday, October 25, 2023 |
Deadline for Questions (Round 2) | Thursday, November 9, 2023 |
Responses to Questions (Round 2) | Monday, November 13, 2023 |
RFP Submission Deadline **New** | Friday, November 17, 2023 |
Anticipated Award Date* * Council report may be required | February 2024 |
Occupancy date of Commercial Kitchen | March 31, 2024 |
Launch of Operator/Tenant | March 31, 2024, to May 31, 2024 |
Commencement Date of Lease | On/around May 31, 2024 |
* Schedule and dates are subject to change. |
Figure 1: Perspective (Demolition)*
Figure 2: Perspective (Construction)*
* For illustration purposes only.