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Sayreville agency to issue riverfront restaurant RFP after removing 'tiki bar' label
Summary
The redevelopment agency approved an RFP for a waterfront restaurant/bar site near Buchanan Park and agreed to remove recurrent references to a "tiki bar" to encourage a broader range of proposals; staff will advertise and seek outreach to regional builder and restaurant associations.
Agency staff described a proposed RFP to attract a restaurant operator for a borough‑owned parcel on River Road near Buchanan Park. The RFP will consider design, fit with the waterfront, and proposed rent or revenue sharing rather than evaluating only the highest bidder.
Commissioner Donna urged removing repeated references to "tiki bar" from the RFP language so the solicitation would not deter applicants with alternative waterfront concepts. "That would make me feel…
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