Pahaska Concession Services

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
202580844
State
Colorado
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The City and County of Denver's Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking proposals for a concession services contract at the historic Pahaska facility located in Lookout Mountain Park, Golden, Colorado. This Request for Proposals (RFP) aims to select a vendor to operate indigenous-focused food and beverage, retail marketplace, and cultural programming services that honor contemporary indigenous culture, specifically aligning with the historical theme of Buffalo Bill's Wild West traveling show. The successful proposer will be responsible for all operational costs, including utilities, maintenance, and equipment, and must pay a Guaranteed Annual Minimum Payment plus a percentage of gross revenues. Proposals are due by 12:00 P.M. MT on November 21, 2025, with a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025, and an optional site tour on November 4, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include the proposer's qualifications, approach, financial backing, compensation offer, and diversity practices. The City anticipates awarding a single concession license with a three to five-year term, commencing by Memorial Day 2026, and may conduct interviews with finalist vendors following initial proposal evaluation.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though the RFP emphasizes diversity and inclusiveness considerations. The current facility generates over $1,500,000 in annual gross revenues and is presently used as a restaurant and gift shop. The concessionaire will be required to provide performance and payment bonds totaling $60,000 and must comply with Denver wage laws and food handling regulations. The facility encompasses approximately 3,278 square feet of interior space, with a 1,062 square-foot southeast wing designated for shared programmatic use between the concessionaire, Buffalo Bill Museum, and Denver Mountain Parks. Financial terms include a Guaranteed Annual Minimum Payment to be paid by April 1st each year, with additional percentage payments based on gross revenues. The contract requires the selected vendor to emphasize indigenous and local products, focusing on indigenous history and contemporary artisans, and to invest annually in facility enhancements.

Opportunity text

The City and County of Denver Department of Parks and Recreation ("DPR") is requesting proposals from companies with the interest, capability, and financial backing to operate indigenous-focused food and beverage, retail marketplace, and cultural programming concession services at Denver Mountain Parks' historic Pahaska facility located at Lookout Mountain Park, 987 Lookout Mountain Road, Golden, CO 80401 ("Concession Site"). This opportunity seeks proposals from vendors focused on providing a food and retail experience that honors and celebrates contemporary indigenous culture in keeping with the historical theme of Buffalo Bill's Wild West traveling show. The City anticipates awarding one (1) contract ("Concession License") with a three to five (3-5) year term. DPR may request interviews with finalists following initial proposal evaluation to determine award.

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RFP_Pahaska Concession Services 2025_FINAL.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT 3_Contract Certification Form_FILLABLE.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT 5_Sample Contract.pdf PDF

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