Concessions in Parks RFP

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City of Edmonds Parks & Recreation Department Request For Proposals (RFP) CONCESSIONS IN CITY PARKS Food/Beverage Concessions and/or Recreational User Services I. PURPOSE OF REQUEST The City of Edmonds Parks & Recreation Department (hereafter “EPR” or the “Department”) is seeking proposals from concession contractors (“Contractors”) to provide food, beverage and/or recreational user services at specified parks in Edmonds. By way of illustration and not limitation, a concession may be for vending food, beverages, or merchandise; providing classes or other forms of instruction, such as outdoor preschool or learn to ride a bike classes, for a fee or other valuable consideration; renting bicycles, kayaks, roller skates, or fishing equipment; or other uses which are consistent with the public’s full use and enjoyment of these parks or enhance the general atmosphere of the community. See ECC 4.04.010. This RFP represents a solicitation by EPR for services. This RFP is intended to encourage proposers to clearly show that they are qualified to provide food, beverage and/or recreational user services in a consistent and revenue positive manner for one (1) year. Each proposer must clearly identify their knowledge of, as applicable, mobile concession operations, food safety practices, recreation user services, and contract relations, as well as demonstrate financial stability. Requirements and EPR needs are outlined in this RFP. II. RFP SUBMITTAL AND SELECTION Proposals (“Proposals”) may be accepted throughout the year. Please submit your proposal by U.S. Mail or hand delivery to: City of Edmonds Concessions Parks & Recreation 700 Main Street Edmonds WA 98020 RFP SELECTION Proposals will be evaluated after receipt. Contractors will be contacted for questions, concerns, or additional information and notified of selection. 1 III. GUIDELINES Please note the following general requirements that apply to all Proposals: 1. To be evaluated, a Proposal must completely respond to each question in Sections VI and VII below. 2. The Proposal must be signed by an official who is legally authorized to bind the organization, including his or her signature and title on the Financial Page. 3. Provide all references and materials required by the RFP instructions. 4. If clarification is required, submit questions by email to Shannon.Burley@edmondswa.gov. Please allow at least two (2) business days for responses. 5.