Wheeler Farm Sunday Farmer’s Market

Salt Lake County Contracts and Procurement is seeking a vendor to operate a Sunday Farmer's Market at Wheeler Historic Farm through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) released on December 27, 2016. The contract will cover a Farmer's Market located on the West Lawn of the farm in the Murray/Salt Lake City area, operating from June through October with capacity for 54 booths and limited electrical power. Bidders must have a minimum of five years of experience managing Farmer's Markets and will be evaluated based on being the highest responsive, responsible bidder offering the highest overall price. The bid response deadline is January 9, 2017, at 2:00 PM MST, with a proposed five-year contract term that includes potential renewal options subject to performance reviews. Key deliverables include monthly market operations, with vendors required to submit a monthly check to Wheeler Historic Farm by the 10th of each month. Pricing will remain firm for the first 24 months, with potential price increases of up to 3% in subsequent terms, contingent upon County approval.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement does not specify incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements. The contract has no defined minimum or maximum revenue guarantee, though the estimated annual amount is approximately $3,000. The contract is non-exclusive, which means Salt Lake County retains the right to purchase similar services from other vendors during the contract term. Potential bidders should note that the contract will be awarded based on offering the highest overall price while meeting all prerequisite qualifications. The five-year term provides potential stability for the selected vendor, with opportunities for ongoing renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued market demand. Interested vendors should carefully review the full IFB documentation to understand all requirements and submission guidelines.