Skate & Hockey Pro Shop Concessionaire

Greenville County is seeking proposals for a Skate & Hockey Pro Shop Concessionaire at the Pavilion Athletic Complex located at 400 Scottswood Road in Taylors, SC. The procurement is for a one-year contract with potential for four additional annual renewals, targeting a vendor to operate a 366-square-foot retail space renovated in October 2020. The successful vendor will be responsible for operating the pro shop during facility hours (6am to Midnight, seven days per week) during various ice rink activities including public skating, birthday parties, ice skating lessons, hockey lessons, curling, in-house hockey, travel hockey, adult hockey, and various camps and tournaments. Proposals must include a monthly flat fee rent proposal, proposed operating hours, merchandise pricing, skate sharpening rates, and promotional items. The evaluation will be comprehensive, scoring proposals across eight criteria: responsiveness, experience, pricing, merchandise, proposed hours, business and bank references, and financial stability, with each criterion rated on a 0-10 point scale. The non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2025, at 10:30am at the Pavilion Athletic Complex, with proposal submissions due by May 30, 2025, at 3:15 pm via the county's online procurement portal.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in Comprehensive General Liability, $1,000,000 in Automobile Liability, and Statutory Worker's Compensation. While specific financial details are not explicitly stated, the contract includes provisions for a total sum not to exceed a to-be-determined amount, with payment terms and potential for contract termination if funds are not appropriated in subsequent fiscal years. The sample services agreement indicates the contract will be governed by South Carolina law and performed in Greenville County, with legal disputes handled in Greenville County courts. Vendors must complete a Substitute Form W-9, providing detailed taxpayer and vendor information, and certify their U.S. tax status. The opportunity represents a potentially lucrative year-round concession operation with the possibility of four additional annual renewals, making it an attractive prospect for businesses specializing in skate and hockey retail operations.