RFP #27-018 Albany Craft Beverage & Event Space

The City of Albany’s Downtown Development Authority is soliciting proposals to lease, operate, or purchase the DDA‑owned craft beverage production and event space at 120 Pine Avenue. Applicants may choose one of three operational pathways – a pure production/distribution operation, a hospitality‑focused taproom/event venue, or an integrated full‑facility model – and may pursue either a long‑term commercial lease or an outright sale. The RFP requires a detailed business concept, market strategy, operational plan, and proof of financial capacity, with mandatory compliance with Georgia’s E‑Verify, licensing, and local use‑restriction covenants. A pre‑proposal conference (optional) and site tour are scheduled for September 9, 2026; questions are due by September 18, 2026; sealed proposals must be submitted by October 1, 2026.