DEEP-2026-014-MM_May_4_26_solicitation_doc.pdf
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- Gillette Castle Concession Building
- Solicitation number
- DEEP-2026-014-MM
- Issued by
- Middlesex County, Connecticut
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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) for food and beverage concession services at Gillette Castle State Park. The RFP seeks a qualified concessionaire to operate the concession building, serving approximately 100,000 annual day-use visitors with light fare including breakfast sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, snacks, ice cream, and beverages, with healthy options preferred; alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, glass containers, and intoxicating items are prohibited. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for March 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EST and April 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EST. The deadline for written questions is April 10, 2026, with answers released April 24, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically through CTSource by May 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST. The selected vendor will enter into a three-year contract with optional extensions of up to three additional years in one-year increments without further competition, with contract negotiations and execution expected to begin in May 2026. One award is anticipated.
Minimum qualifications require two or more years of experience operating food and beverage concession services and a valid food service license from a Connecticut health district or department. The concessionaire must operate a minimum schedule including weekends and holidays from Memorial Day through Labor Day (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), weekdays in July and August (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), and additional weekend operations through fall holidays. The concessionaire bears all operational costs including personnel, equipment, supplies, utilities, insurance, permits, licenses, maintenance, pest control, and refuse disposal. Compensation consists of an annual fixed rent of $5,000 plus a percentage of gross annual revenue to be proposed by the respondent and evaluated during contract negotiations. The concessionaire must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, automobile liability of at least $1,000,000, workers' compensation coverage, and fire liability coverage with the State named as additional insured. No estimated total contract value or budget range is provided. All vendors are eligible to respond with no specific set-asides identified.
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Solicitation Number: DEEP-2026-014-MM
Gillette Castle Concession Building
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Energy & Environmental Protection
March 12, 2026 - May 01, 2026
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General Header Information
DEEP-2026-014-MM
No. DEEP-2026-014-MM Title: Gillette Castle Concession Building Start Date: March 12, 2026 at 1:30:00 PM EDT End Date: May 01, 2026 at 11:59:00 PM EDT Vendor Q&A Start Date: March 12, 2026 at 1:45:00 PM EDT Vendor Q&A End Date: April 10, 2026 at 8:00:00 PM EDT Estimated Total Value:
Who can respond to this bid? : All Vendors Description: Food and beverage concessionaire to operate the concession building at
Gillette Castle State Park.
Delivery Terms: N/A: Not Applicable Payment Terms: Vendor Specified Payment Notes: Monthly rent will be charged to Concessionaire Contact Information: Energy & Environmental Protection
Name: Tenia Seay Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106 Phone: 860-424-3064 E-Mail: DEEP.parksdivisionRFP@ct.gov
Contact Details: If you have any questions, please contact:
Name: Tenia Seay Address: 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106 Phone: 860-424-3064 E-Mail: DEEP.parksdivisionRFP@ct.gov
Selected Categories:
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Solicitation Requirements:
DEEP-2026-014-MM
Proposal Due Date and Time
Important Dates RFP Released March 12, 2026
RFP Site Visit March 17, 2026 9:00 a.m. EST March 26, 2026 9:00 a.m. EST
Deadline for Questions March 20, 2026 March 30, 2026
Answers Released March 27, 2026 April 3, 2026
Proposals Due April 07, 2026 11:59 p.m. EST April 10, 2026 11:59 p.m. EST
ADDENDUM 1- NEW Proposal Due Date and Time
Addendum 1 - Important Dates Item Action Date
1 RFP Released March 12, 2026
2 (*) RFP Site Visit March 26, 2026
9:00 a.m. EST
3 Deadline for Questions March 30, 2026
4 Answers Released April 03, 2026
5 Proposals Due April 10, 2026
11:59 p.m. EST
(*) Proposer Selection
(*) Start of Contract Negotiations
(*) Start of Contract
April 2026
Dependent on selection and contract process.
Addendum 2 - Additional Site Visit and Extended Due Date
Addendum 2 - Important Dates Updated
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This bid has no questions defined.
Item Action Date
1 RFP Released March 12, 2026
2 (*) RFP Site Visit
March 26, 2026
9:00 a.m. EST and
April 01, 2026
9:00 a.m. EST
3 Deadline for Questions April 10, 2026
4 Answers Released April 24, 2026
5 Proposals Due May 01, 2026
11:59 p.m. EST
(*) Proposer Selection
(*) Start of Contract Negotiations
(*) Start of Contract
May 2026
Dependent on selection and contract process.
Q & A Responses
Q & A Responses Q&A responses added in "Document Attachments."
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Documents:
DEEP-2026-014-MM RFP Gillette Castle Concessions.pdf
Attachment B Cover Sheet Form Fillable.pdf
DEEP-2026-014-MM Addendum.pdf
DEEP-2026-014-MM Addendum Part 2.pdf
DEEP-2025-014 MM -Q and A Responses.pdf
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Item Specifications Solicitation has been designated as having no line items.
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