UCCC Food and Beverage Services

The City of Greeley, Colorado, located in Weld County, is seeking a non-exclusive food and beverage services vendor for the Union Colony Civic Center (UCCC) through Request for Proposal (RFP) #F24-02-012. The awarded vendor will provide comprehensive services for all programming shows and rental events, including inventory management, point-of-sale (POS) system implementation, staffing, equipment provision, and sales tracking with daily/nightly reporting capabilities. Critically, the vendor must also manage liquor services and obtain necessary liquor licenses, with target dates of May 7th or June 7th, 2024, for city licensing and August 30th, 2024, for state licensing. The contract will run from September 1st, 2024, to August 30th, 2027, with two optional one-year renewals. Evaluation criteria will assess proposals across five key areas: Company and Personnel Qualifications (25 points), Approach to Scope of Work (15 points), Commission Structure and Value/Cost of Efforts (40 points), Menu (10 points), and References (10 points). Key dates include a mandatory pre-proposal conference on February 20th, 2024, a recommended walk-through on February 28th, 2024, and proposal submissions due by March 15th, 2024, at 3 PM.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Vendors must demonstrate at least five years of food and beverage business experience and be registered on Sam.gov. The current incumbent appears to be Park Concessionaire, LLC, based on the attached exhibit. While no specific budget range is provided, the contract requires a minimum 15% commission on gross sales, with historical sales data indicating potential annual revenues around $68,622.56 from approximately 75 events per year. The facility offers some existing infrastructure, including an ice machine and full kitchen at the Recreation Center (available with advance coordination), though standard refrigeration is not provided. Vendors must carry $1,000,000 in general liability insurance, provide TIPS alcohol service training for employees, and maintain competitive pricing comparable to similar facilities in Northern Colorado. The city seeks a vendor who can enhance guest experience and generate additional revenue through high-quality, efficient food and beverage services.