Bid# 24-18 alcohol beverage concession vendor – city of cape may convention hall

The City of Cape May is seeking an Alcoholic Beverage Concession Vendor for the Cape May Convention Hall through Bid #24-18, with a contract period running from contract award through September 30, 2024. The procurement opportunity covers alcohol sales during multiple summer concert events, including performances by British Invasion Years, The Boss and The King, Tony Mart Legacy, Eddie and The Cruisers, John Mellencamp, and The Hooters. The selected vendor will be responsible for selling alcohol during events, with sales permitted from one hour before each concert until 30 minutes prior to the show's conclusion. Prospective bidders are required to possess necessary ABC licensing, provide TIPS certified bartenders, and carry appropriate insurance. A mandatory facility tour is scheduled for June 17, 2024, and the bid will be publicly opened electronically on June 25, 2024, at 9:30am. The vendor's compensation structure requires payment of the greater amount between a fixed per-event fee and 20% of alcohol sales, with post-event financial reports to be submitted.

The contract appears open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The City of Cape May reserves the right to add additional dates and events to the contract and will award the bid to the highest bidder in compliance with New Jersey state procurement regulations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the vendor will generate revenue through alcohol sales and must provide a percentage of those sales back to the city. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. The successful bidder must demonstrate capability to manage alcohol sales across multiple high-profile summer concert events, with a focus on responsible service and compliance with local alcohol regulations. The contract represents an opportunity for a vendor to provide concession services at a prominent municipal entertainment venue during the peak summer season.