SCOPE AND BACKGROUND: The Vermont Agency of Transportation is seeking proposals from qualified Tenants to operate the Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport Restaurant (RUT) in Rutland, Vermont in accordance with the following specifications. PROGRAM GOALS: The program goals for the Tenant include the following: • Provide first-class service and a broad variety of quality food and merchandise to travelers, airport personnel, and the local community. • Provide enhanced quality and value to Airport consumers, with an emphasis on local food sources and Vermont made products. • Provide innovative food and beverage concepts with a broad customer appeal. • Increase the friendliness and convenience of the Airport to passengers and visitors while enhancing the image of RUT. • Provide business opportunities for disadvantaged business enterprises. • Promote store concepts, themes and products identified with Vermont. • Provide quality packaged food services for charter aircraft (also known as catering). • Optimize concession revenues for RUT.
