To Furnish, Operate, and Maintain the Hendricks Field Golf Course Food & Beverage Cart Concession for the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs is requesting bids for Competitive Contract #26-149 to furnish, operate, and maintain a food and beverage cart concession at Hendricks Field Golf Course, with bids due August 4, 2026.

The scope requires the concessionaire to supply, staff, and maintain a complete food and beverage cart operation at the golf course facility. The vendor must comply with detailed specifications governing equipment, operational standards, health and sanitation protocols, inventory management, and customer service. Menu offerings are subject to county approval. Hours of operation align with golf course schedules. The concessionaire must maintain cart appearance and equipment and meet all applicable local, state, and federal health department standards.

Staffing qualifications and training requirements are specified in the contract documents. The vendor must carry insurance and provide indemnification as outlined in the boilerplate.

Pricing is structured as either a percentage revenue-sharing model or fixed-fee arrangement; specific financial terms and bid submission requirements are detailed in the specifications document (essex Boilerplate_and_Specs_CC__26-149_090722.pdf).