DEM Frozen Lemonade Concessions at Colt State Park

The Rhode Island Department of Administration/Division of Purchases, in collaboration with the Department of Environmental Management's Division of Parks and Recreation, is soliciting proposals for Mobile Food Establishment (MFE) Frozen Lemonade Concessionaire Services at Colt State Park located in Bristol County. The Request for Proposals (RFP24003979) seeks a vendor to operate a mobile frozen lemonade concession within the park, with an initial contract period of three years beginning approximately May 1, 2024, and a potential two-year renewal option based on vendor performance and funding availability. Vendors must submit comprehensive proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system by April 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period running from March 11 to March 19, 2024. The evaluation criteria will include technical merit, cost proposal, and ISBE participation rates, with points awarded proportionally. Specific requirements include maintaining required insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in liability insurance, $100,000 in workers compensation, and $1,000,000 in automobile liability insurance.

The state strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Disability Business Enterprises (DisBEs), collectively referred to as ISBE, with additional evaluation points awarded based on the proposed ISBE utilization rate. While no specific incumbent vendor is identified, vendors must be registered in the Ocean State Procures system to submit proposals and will be required to complete a separate ISBE Participation Plan. The RFP does not specify an exact contract value or budget range, but the award will be made to the vendor(s) deemed most qualified to provide the requested services. The state reserves the right to award the contract based on cost alone, accept or reject any proposals, and cancel the solicitation at its discretion. All proposals must be submitted electronically, with no mail, fax, email, or hand-delivered submissions accepted, emphasizing the state's commitment to a streamlined, digital procurement process.