Request for Qualifications Parks Concessionaire

The City of Douglasville, Georgia has issued a Request for Qualifications and Cost Proposal (RFQ 2025-007) for a Parks & Recreation Concessionaire, seeking a vendor to operate concession services at Hunter Park, Jessie Davis Park, and Fowler Field through August 1, 2027. The procurement requires the selected concessionaire to manage up to three concession stands at Hunter Park, three potential concession stations at Jessie Davis Park, and a potential location at Fowler Field, with a mandate to provide high-quality food services compliant with federal, state, and local guidelines. The evaluation criteria will comprehensively assess proposals across multiple dimensions, including company experience (20 points), approach to work (20 points), references (10 points), financial stability (10 points), financial proposals (10 points), menu options (15 points), and overall RFQ compliance (10 points). Proposals must be submitted through BidNet Direct by June 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT, with bidders required to demonstrate substantial experience in park concessions, provide professional staffing, maintain an open relationship with the Parks and Recreation Department, and offer healthy concession items. Key qualifications include the ability to manage multiple concession locations effectively and meet stringent operational standards.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The financial structure of the contract includes a one-time $500 permit fee, with a revenue-sharing arrangement where the concessionaire retains 80% of gross revenue while the City receives 20%. Vendors will be required to submit monthly sales worksheets by the 20th of each month, providing transparency in financial reporting. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract provides an opportunity for a comprehensive concession management partnership with the City of Douglasville through August 1, 2027. The potential revenue and operational scope suggest this is an attractive opportunity for food service providers with experience in municipal park concessions, though specific budget ranges or total contract values are not explicitly detailed in the documentation. Prospective bidders should be prepared to demonstrate financial stability, operational expertise, and a commitment to providing high-quality, diverse food service options in a municipal recreational setting.