• By Forsyth County Government
  • Posted Monday, March 10, 2025

Forsyth County seeking café operator for Central Library

Forsyth County is seeking proposals from experienced operators to manage and operate a café at the Forsyth County Central Library, 660 W. Fifth St., in Winston-Salem.

The successful bidder must demonstrate a proven track record in food business operations and customer service. The primary objective of this project is to find an experienced and professional operator with a plan to financially sustain operations and that’s mission aligns with Forsyth County’s to cooperatively support and maintain a community which is safe and healthy, convenient and pleasant to live in, with educational, cultural and economic opportunities for all.

A Mandatory Prebid meeting will be held at 11 a.m. on March 17, 2025 at the Forsyth County Central Library, 660 W 5th St, in Winston-Salem. The purpose of this meeting will be for potential bidders to view the workspace and present questions regarding the scope of work. Forsyth County staff will be available to provide answers to any questions.

Forsyth County will NOT accept a proposal from a vendor that has not attended the pre-bid meeting

You can view the full Request for Proposals here.

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