Lease for Operation of Parks Concession Stand

Queen Anne's County Department of Parks and Recreation is requesting bids for a three-year lease to operate a food concession stand at Route 18 Park in Centreville, Maryland, with sealed bids due December 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on December 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the County Park & Recreation Office (1945 4-H Park Road, Centreville); a virtual meeting option is available upon request.

The Lessee shall operate a snack bar serving hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, hot and cold beverages, snack items, and confectionaries during all times designated by the Department, with scheduled events posted online. The Lessee must notify the Department in advance if unable to operate during a scheduled event. The County provides existing equipment: refrigerator/freezer combo, flat-top grill with exhaust system, three-compartment sink, hand-wash sink, storage cabinets with counters, overhead shelving, outside propane tank, used oil tank, and air conditioning unit. The Lessee is responsible for all food supplies, obtaining health department food permits, securing business licenses and permits, and complying with all County public health rules and regulations.

The minimum annual bid is $1,500.00. The contract term runs April 1, 2026, through October 31, 2028, with one optional one-year renewal at the same rate subject to mutual consent. A $100 refundable deposit is due at lease start; annual rental fees are payable by April 1 each year or in monthly installments due the first of each month.

The Lessee must submit a sample food menu with pricing, a Conflict of Interest Disclosure form, an Employment of Undocumented Individuals Statement, and Political Contribution Reporting Requirements Form. Liability insurance with limits of not less than one million dollars for bodily injury or death is required, along with a Certificate of Insurance for Workers' Compensation. Award preference is given to family-friendly food items priced from $3 to $8. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award based on the highest qualifying bid.