Show-Me State Times

The City of St. Louis has initiated the process of reintroducing food vendors to two prominent government buildings: City Hall and 1520 Market Street. The Comptroller's Office is currently seeking proposals from vendors, aiming to bring multiple vendors into each space for a food hall experience similar to those found on many college campuses. Alternatively, the City would consider one operator capable of delivering a food court experience with a variety of offerings. Proposals for creative concepts are encouraged.

"We have a combined 1,000 City employees working in these two downtown buildings, and we want to keep them here and attract even more so we can deliver the best possible services for St. Louis residents. Having quality food options in two of our busiest buildings will help us do just that," said Mayor Tishaura O. Jones. "St. Louis punches above its weight in many areas, including our incredible food scene. Whether there's going to be toasted ravioli, St. Louis-style pizza, or maybe even some gooey butter cake, I'm excited to invite restaurants inside."

The food vendors would also be open to the public visiting City Hall and 1520 Market Street, including several hundred residents summoned for jury duty at the Civil Courts Building each week.

At City Hall, the cafeteria will be located in the basement restaurant space that was most recently home to Marco's Cafe. At 1520 Market Street, vendors will be situated in the mezzanine overlooking the first-floor lobby.

The deadline for submitting a proposal to the Comptroller's Office is September 19, 2024, at 5 p.m., with a tentative contract start date of January 1, 2025. Interested vendors can find more details and submission guidelines on the City's website.

The City is committed to being an excellent place to work and is exploring options to bring food vendors to additional City buildings.

Additionally, St. Louis is hiring for various positions across multiple departments to enhance city services. In May, the City launched its new job application system aimed at streamlining the hiring process for both applicants and the City.

To learn more about open positions and apply, visit the Jobs site.