252785MN_Sarasota_County_Code_Excerpt_126-232.pdf

This is a code excerpt from Sarasota County, Florida, establishing local ordinance regulations pertinent to the 17th Street Regional Park concession services opportunity. The file contains excerpts from Code Section 126-232, which governs operational requirements for concession services at county facilities. The solicitation seeks qualified food services operators to provide comprehensive food and beverage concession services across multiple locations within the 95-acre athletics and recreation complex, including a main concession building and two satellite locations serving eight youth softball fields, three adult softball fields, and four multipurpose synthetic turf fields. The initial contract term is five years with renewal options available. Proposals are due November 25, 2025, and the procurement process includes written response submissions, potential presentations, and negotiation phases with the county. The contract requires operators to serve diverse athletic events and community recreational activities anticipated upon the park's completion in 2026.

The concession operator must generate revenue through food and beverage sales and submit a revenue sharing model incorporating both a monthly flat fee and a percentage of gross sales to the county. Vendors must provide food and beverage options suitable for both adults and children, including healthy alternatives, and must demonstrate professional staffing capabilities and comprehensive insurance coverage. Operators must comply with Sarasota County's Integrated Pest Management Guidelines and local ordinances governing grease traps and kitchen operations. The fully equipped concession facilities include walk-in coolers and commercial kitchen equipment, with operational costs including equipment, supplies, staffing, and licensing borne by the selected vendor. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly outlined, and no incumbent information or specific award values are provided in this regulatory excerpt.