Food Concession Services at Bristol Parks

The City of Bristol, Connecticut, located in Hartford County, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to contract with multiple independent food concession operators for the provision of food and beverage services at various city park locations. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to operate food concession services across several municipal park facilities, with the primary objective of providing food and beverage sales to park visitors and patrons. The solicitation does not specify detailed line items or individual item specifications, suggesting flexibility in the types of food and beverages that may be offered. All vendors are eligible to respond to this opportunity, and bid submissions must be completed through the City's bid platform at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/connecticut/cityofbristol. The solicitation period runs from May 1, 2026, through May 21, 2026, with proposals due by 2:00 PM EDT on May 21, 2026. Prospective bidders may direct inquiries to Nancy Haynes at the City of Bristol, 111 North Main Street, Bristol, Connecticut 06010, by telephone at 860-584-6195 or by email at nancyhaynes@bristolct.gov. The solicitation specifies Free On Board Destination as the delivery term and Net 30 Days as the payment term.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that may respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The contract documentation does not reference site visit requirements or a bidders' conference. Additionally, the estimated total contract value and specific contract term length, including any renewal options, are not specified in the solicitation documents provided. Prospective vendors should contact the City directly for clarification on budget parameters and contract duration details.