Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is seeking a retail/service business to occupy space within the (Rails-to-Trails) Park and Ride site located at 3690 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, GA ; Successful respondents will provide a service or combination of services that meet the needs of the City and surrounding market area. While the City would prefer that the retail services be oriented around trail uses, suggested retail services could include but are not limited to; bike rental and retail, convenience store (no gas or alcohol sales), newsstand or other similar service. A. The City will provide the basic amenities for the building. B. All signage must be approved by the City. No free-standing signs or portable signs will be allowed. C. Any improvements to the building must be approved by the City. D. The City will be responsible for Pest Control. E. No loading dock is available for loading/unloading supplies. F. Vending machines are available in the breezeway across from the public rest rooms. G. Security cameras have been installed and is the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department. H. There are electrical outlets in the building that will be able to handle hot plate, microwave, blenders and coffee makers/grinders. I. There will be a garbage pickup at this location. A. The Tenant shall have exclusive right to conduct and operate as an independent contractor and not as an employee or an agent of the City. B. The Tenant shall procure at its sole expense such Permits and Licenses as may be required to conduct its business. C. The Tenant shall pay at its sole expense all charges, fees and taxes as may be required. D. The Tenant shall provide at its sole expense all equipment, supplies, materials, merchandise, transportation and labor necessary for the satisfactory operation of the Tenant’s business. E. The Tenant is responsible for all maintenance and upkeep of the space inside the building. F. The Tenant represents and warrants that no officer, employee or agent of the City is directly or indirectly involved in the Tenant’s business or has any financial interest in the Tenant’s business.
