(RFP) 27-04, Concession Operations at North Mt. Camel Recreation Center - Annual Contract

Henry County, Georgia is issuing RFP 27-04 for concession operations at North Mt. Carmel Recreation Center, with sealed proposals due August 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. to the Henry County Purchasing Department. The non-mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit is scheduled for August 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at 307 North Mt. Carmel Road, Hampton, Georgia.

The vendor will operate and manage food and beverage concession services during the youth basketball season and special events in a safe, clean, and customer-focused environment. The vendor must provide all equipment, supplies, labor, and services at no cost to the County, which will not finance or subsidize operations. The vendor is solely responsible for maintenance, cleanliness, sanitation, employee background checks, and compliance with all local, state, and federal food service regulations.

The initial contract term is one year from the date of execution, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Renewal decisions must be made sixty days prior to contract expiration. Proposers may submit pricing under two fee models: a fixed monthly fee paid to Henry County or a revenue-sharing model where a percentage of gross receipts is remitted monthly.

Evaluation criteria are qualifications and relevant experience (35 points), experience and availability of key staff (20 points), methodology and technical approach (35 points), and cost proposal (10 points), with possible additional points for oral presentations. The vendor must obtain Workers Compensation Insurance at Georgia statutory limits; Commercial General Liability with $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate limits; Automobile Liability with $1 million combined single limit; and Professional Liability with $1 million limit.

Requests for clarifications are due August 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.