Palo Alto Historic Depot Activation

The purpose of this Request for Information ("RFI") is to gather information regarding capability and interest from organizations (each an "Organization") to exploring the revitalization of the Depot through a public-facing commercial venture. VTA may use the information gathered as a result of this RFI to plan the acquisition strategy. A subsequent Request for Qualifications, Request for Proposal, Invitation for Bid, or other similar solicitation may rely on information obtained as a result of this RFI.

The Palo Alto Train Depot (Depot) is a historically significant site listed on the National and California Registers of Historic Places and designated as a Category 1 historic building by the City of Palo Alto. VTA is exploring the revitalization of the Depot through a public-facing commercial venture. The envisioned project may include community activations, (historic or art exhibitions, or public demonstration exhibitions), food service operations, small-front retail, pop-up events and flexible coworking space. VTA considers minimum activation to be simple food and beverage service, which may be fulfilled via coffee cart. The intent is to activate and enliven this historic transit structure with a food service operator serving VTA, Caltrain, SamTrans, and Margurite transit riders.