09-121125 RFQ Operator for Commercial Shared Use Kitchen

The City of High Point, North Carolina, is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to operate and manage an approximately 11,000-square-foot Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen located at 1661 Westchester Drive. This facility is intended to serve a diverse array of food-related businesses, including caterers, bakers, brewers, food trucks, meal prep services, food vendors, producers of packaged food products, as well as cosmetic and beauty product manufacturers. Interested vendors are invited to submit their proposals electronically by 2:00 PM on December 11, 2025, with submissions to be emailed to Greg Parret, the designated Buyer, and titled “RFQ # 09-121125, Operator for Shared-Use Commercial Kitchen” in the email subject line. A virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, providing an opportunity for potential applicants to clarify details about the solicitation. The solicitation, numbered 09-121125, was posted on October 3, 2025, and is managed by the North Carolina Office of the City of High Point. The contract size is estimated to range between $500,000 and $2,000,000, with the project falling under the NAICS code 722320, which pertains to food services and drinking places. The procurement process is open to qualified vendors, and additional details can be accessed through the city’s bidding portal. This contract aims to select a capable operator to efficiently manage the shared-use kitchen, supporting local entrepreneurs and small food businesses in a collaborative environment.