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City of Worcester, MA

Eric D. Batista
City Manager

City of Worcester Launches Request for Proposals for Union Station Grand Hall Operations, Restaurant Space

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5/8/2026 4:47 pm

WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Redevelopment Authority (WRA) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals, companies, or organizations to lease approximately 15,535 square feet of space located on the first floor of Union Station at 10 Washington Sq. to operate a banquet and conference facility in the Grand Hall, restaurant/commissary space, and an outdoor patio. 

This Request For Proposals (RFP) is open to all prospective proposers capable of and qualified to meet the objectives and requirements described in the specifications in the RFP. 

Union Station consists of approximately 100,000 square feet of space. Of the 100,000 square feet, approximately 50,000 square feet is leasable space. The historic Union Station boasts a 2,700 square foot Rotunda and a Grand Hall consisting of approximately 9,180 square feet of beautifully restored space which is available for rent for special occasions, functions, and conferences. This RFP is for the lease of the Grand Hall event operations, approximately 6,130 square feet of restaurant/commissary space, and approximately 225 square feet of outdoor patio space located on the first floor of Union Station.

Proposals are due at the Worcester Redevelopment Authority, Room 402, City Hall, 455 Main St., Worcester, Mass. 01608 no later than Friday, June 26, 2026, at 10 a.m.

Proposers will be able to tour the property with a WRA representative on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10 a.m. and on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 10 a.m. 

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