Boomerang Golf Course Concessionaire

The City of Greeley, located in Weld County, Colorado, is seeking a qualified concessionaire to operate food and beverage services at the Boomerang Links Golf Course through Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #F25-01-005. The procurement involves a comprehensive food service contract for a 125-acre, 18-hole golf course with a 7,636 sq. ft. clubhouse, requiring the vendor to provide full-service restaurant operations, kitchen management, and beverage cart services. Key deliverables include preparing fresh, in-house meals, maintaining kitchen and restaurant facilities, and ensuring outstanding customer service for golf course patrons. The ideal candidate must possess a minimum of 3-5 years of restaurant or catering experience and demonstrate the capability to create an inviting dining environment. Qualifications are due by February 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM MST, with a potential interview date of February 21, 2025, and a tentative notice of award on February 29, 2025. An optional pre-qualification conference is scheduled for January 30, 2025, and vendors will be evaluated based on their operational experience, service quality, and ability to meet the city's food and beverage standards.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The current concessionaire, RNR LLC dba The Outback Restaurant & Pub, has generated annual sales ranging from $832,943.89 to $989,747.50 between 2019 and 2024, providing a benchmark for potential revenue. The successful vendor will be required to pay the City $33,000 annually in 12 equal installments of $2,750, with a 5% increase every three years. The initial contract term is five years, ending on December 31, 2030, with an option for one additional five-year renewal. The city will cover utilities, security systems, HVAC, and basic plumbing maintenance, while the concessionaire is responsible for kitchen equipment maintenance and daily cleaning. The vendor must also comply with the city's exclusive pour agreement with Pepsi and potentially transfer the current temporary liquor license, with the understanding that there might be a brief interruption in service during the licensing process.