Posted: 5/31/2024

Type of Addition: Addendum

Deadline: 6/13/2024 11:00 AM

Posted: 6/13/2024

Type of Addition: In Review

Overview: KCDC's Evaluation Team is now reviewing the submitted proposals.

Posted: 5/23/2024

Question: -What is the planned RFI response date? -Project conclusion by September 1, 2024 feels fast for a project of this scale. Is the final deliverable due on September 1, 2024? Would this be a concept narrative or a fully executed concept design package? Are suppliers able to propose more than one option for project and deliverables scale and schedule (i.e. shorter schedule option, longer schedule option)? Is there flexibility in the project conclusion date? -We’ve identified the Western Heights Transformation Plan available online to use as reference for the RFP. Is this still relevant or is there an updated version you can share? -Has there been any concept planning, demand study, and/or layouts/drawings for the space completed prior to launching this RFP? If yes, can these plans be shared with proposers? -Will the awarded supplier have access to Real Good Kitchen stakeholders for visioning and concepting discussions? -Is the incubator kitchen intended to be utilized by food businesses making retail food products and/or food businesses that are operating as restaurants, caterers, food trucks, etc.? Is the intention to use only RGK businesses OR are we to recommend other concepts not currently within their existing portfolio? -Are the intended food businesses expected to be insured, licensed, and approved by the local health department? Or will KCDC and/or Real Good Kitchen be providing this coverage? -What is the anticipated demand for the space? Is there a desired seat count for a public dining area? Is there a desired concept count for the food hall? Is there a plan for hours/days of operation? The RFP suggests it is open for breakfast / lunch / dinner. We assume this is open year-round or is there a seasonal component we should be aware of? -Does the 10,000 sq ft space include all Food Hall spaces, 1 G&G market, All BOH support for potential remote concession for event space, classroom? What is the intended purpose of the classrooms (i.e. demonstration cooking classrooms, hands-on teaching kitchens, etc.)? -Will Real Good Kitchen be relocating their current operation into this project’s space? Or will they be expanding into this location (and keeping their current location as well)? -Regarding the pay-what-you-can convenience store: Will KCDC subsidize this pricing model? Are there performance targets for this pricing model? Will there be any sponsorship that will offset costs for a tiered pricing model from food suppliers/ government subsidies, etc.? -Regarding the public event space: Does KCDC envision this happening within the food hall? Is there a desired event capacity for this space? Is a catering kitchen and/or catering warming kitchen desired for this space? -Regarding the onsite garden: Is this planned to be outdoors, and not included in the 10,000 sf? -Regarding the market/grab & go: Can you share any more vision (size/offering, etc.) for a grab and go type market component or are you requesting a vision from the supplier? Does the operator already have experience with grab and go, vs. take-away foodservice? Do they require advisory on packaging/labeling/point of sale/ideal equipment & fixturing options? Do you envision a manned or unmanned market or are you open to a scope consulting on the best solution based on their own opportunities/risks? Where specifically within the project do you see this type of offering? Near the arts area, a separate area? both?

Response: Thank you for these questions. KCDC will issue an addendum (as soon as possible) to address these and other questions. In order to accurately answer these questions and provide proposers additional time to consider the responses when preparing their proposals, KCDC will extend the due date for proposals until 06-13-24 at 11:00 a.m.