RICHMOND FOOD HUB GAP ANALYSIS AND FEASIBILITY STUDY

Staff recommend proceeding with Option 1: Food Distribution Hub, which would help Richmond farmers, fishers, processors, and manufacturers connect with buyers, access shared storage, and reduce distribution costs. This option serves the broadest cross-section of Richmond's food sector, requires a lower upfront capital investment, and offers a phased path to implementation. Pending Council approval, a procurement process would be initiated to identify a qualified delivery partner(s) to implement Phase 1, which would deliver service-based programming to confirm demand, explore partnerships, and refine operational requirements. Phase 2, subject to future Council approval, would involve facility development and would only proceed if Phase 1 demonstrates sufficient demand, financial viability, and partner readiness.

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