Food Concessions at Lori Wilson Park

Brevard County Purchasing Services, on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department, is soliciting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a food concession vendor at Lori Wilson Park located in Cocoa Beach, Florida. The five-year contract requires a qualified vendor to provide year-round food and beach rental services, operating daily from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The vendor must possess at least one year of successful food concession experience and will be responsible for all operational aspects, including equipment installation, maintenance, inventory management, and compliance with health and safety regulations. Proposals are due on February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and will be evaluated on a 100-point scale considering organization profile, experience, references, proposed menu, and pricing structure. Key evaluation criteria include the vendor's operational capabilities, menu diversity, and ability to meet a minimum monthly revenue payment of $1,000 to the County, which will be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including a $1 million per occurrence general liability policy, and comply with strict operational guidelines such as using paper straws and maintaining a clean five-foot perimeter around the concession area.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract requires all vendor personnel to undergo high-level background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), with the vendor responsible for submitting and paying for background check information. Alcoholic beverage sales are prohibited without prior approval, and the vendor is limited to selling only county-approved menu items. Two specific locations within Lori Wilson Park have been designated for the food concession: near the North parking lot restrooms and adjacent to the Dog Park in the South parking lot. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the contract includes a seasonal payment structure with different rates for summer (April 1st through October 31st) and winter (November 1st through March 31st) seasons. The vendor will be responsible for all operational costs, including utilities, repairs, licensing, and insurance, with the potential for annual price adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index.