Concession Services, Food Service Operation Big Toho Marina, Kissimmee Lakefront Park

The City of Kissimmee is requesting proposals for a Concession License Agreement to operate food service and bait shop operations at Big Toho Marina, 69 Lakeview Drive, Kissimmee, Florida, with proposals due September 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The initial contract term is sixty months with an option to renew for one additional sixty-month period by written mutual agreement. The licensee must maintain minimum operating hours of Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with mandatory closure on July 4. The sale of live bait is mandatory at the facility.

The licensee must obtain all necessary licenses and permits and maintain compliance with Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Department of Health standards. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation (statutory limits), General Liability ($2,000,000 or $1,000,000 with $1,000,000 Umbrella), and Automobile Liability ($1,000,000). All employees must undergo Level 1 background checks at the licensee's expense. The licensee pays utilities (electricity, water, and sewer).

The minimum proposed monthly compensation to the City is $1,850 exclusive of tax. Proposals with compensation below this minimum will receive a 100-point penalty; those meeting or exceeding the minimum receive points accordingly. Proposals are evaluated on a 1,000-point scale: Experience (350 points), Financial Capacity (50 points), Business Plan (250 points), Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (200 points), Schedule/Transition Plan (50 points), and Compensation to the City (100 points). Questions are due August 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. A non-mandatory site visit follows the pre-bid meeting at 11:00 a.m. Proposals must include one original, one copy, and one electronic copy, with public opening at 2:30 p.m. on September 2.