Food and Beverage Concession for Soldier Hill Golf Course

Bergen County, through its Department of Parks and Recreation, is seeking a concessionaire to operate the food and beverage services at Soldier Hill Golf Course located in Emerson, New Jersey. The procurement involves managing the clubhouse restaurant, event hall, and developing a mobile food concession unit for a three-year contract with two potential one-year renewal options. The successful vendor will be responsible for providing comprehensive food service operations, maintaining the facility, and operating a mobile concession cart serving golfers from May through October. Proposals are due on September 5, 2025, at 11:59 AM, with an optional site visit scheduled for August 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. Evaluation criteria will focus on the quality of the proposed operation, fee schedule, design improvements, and the respondent's prior experience and business capabilities. The financial terms include a monthly rent payment to be determined by the bidder, with a mandatory 3.0% minimum annual increase, plus a fixed monthly utility charge of $1,500.

Bergen County has established a Joint Venture and Set-Aside Program to promote economic inclusion for qualified businesses, with certification categories including Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE), and Small Business Enterprise (SBE). Interested bidders must have their principal place of business in New Jersey, be independently owned and operated, and meet specific ownership criteria of at least 51% owned and controlled by the respective group. Certification can be obtained through various government agencies, including the State of New Jersey Department of Treasury, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, NJ Transit, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Vendors must also complete several mandatory compliance forms, including an Iran Disclosure Form and a Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia and Belarus. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the county will provide existing kitchen equipment, including ranges, refrigerators, and sinks, to support the concession operation.