North Collier Regional Park Food Services

Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division is soliciting proposals via Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including the Sun N Fun Water Park and concession facilities at soccer and softball fields, with proposals due March 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EST. A local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points applies to vendors meeting Collier or Lee County permanent business address and employee residency criteria specified in the required forms.

The scope requires a qualified food vendor to provide diverse, high-quality food and beverage options across multiple venues during regular operations and peak tournament seasons. The park hosts frequent athletic events (soccer, lacrosse, softball tournaments) and community play Monday through Thursday evenings during the school year. The vendor must comply with all health and food-safety regulations, obtain necessary permits, and maintain competitive pricing and excellent customer service. The County provides the Concession Operations Area (COA) and equipment at a minimum rate of $15.00 per square foot per year; the vendor bears all operational costs and maintenance.

The contract term is three years with two one-year renewal options. The vendor must be open for business within 30 days of agreement approval and submit monthly gross-receipts reports. Evaluation criteria total 100 points: cover letter and vendor qualifications (30 points), certified woman/minority business enterprise status (5 points), menu variety and operational plan (35 points), compliance with food safety regulations (20 points), and local-vendor preference (10 points). The selection committee will score proposals independently, and the Board of County Commissioners will make final ranking and authorize negotiations with the top-ranked vendor. Vendors must provide commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), workers' compensation, employer's liability ($100,000 single limit), and E-Verify enrollment verification. Proposals remain valid for 180 days. Required submissions include vendor declaration, conflict-of-interest certification, immigration affidavit, local-vendor preference certification, references, and proof of business registration and tax receipt.