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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
CONCESSIONAIRE - SENIOR CENTER
PROPOSAL NO. P- 829
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals from qualified and competent individuals or
companies to operate an alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage concession at the City of Fort
Collins Senior Center, using a Tavern License or a Hotel and Restaurant License, which is to be
secured by the Concessionaire, in the Concessionaire's name.
Written proposals, three (3) copies, will be received at the City of Fort Collins' Purchasing
Division, 215 North Mason, 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. Proposals will be received
before March 29, 2002, 2:30pm (our clock). Proposal No. P- 829.
Questions concerning the scope of the project should be directed to the Project Manager, Steve
Budner, 970-221-6861.
Questions regarding proposals submittal or process should be directed to Keith I. Ashby, CPPO,
Buyer, 970-416-2191 or fax 970-221-6707. Email address: kashby@fcgov.com
Sales prohibited/conflict of interest: No officer, employee, or member of City Council, shall have
a financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material,
supplies, or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any
decision-making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to
be rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the City. Soliciting or accepting any
gift, gratuity favor, entertainment, kick-back or any items of monetary value from any person who
has or is seeking to do business with the City of Fort Collins is prohibited.
Collusive or sham proposals: any proposal deemed to be collusive or a sham proposal will be
rejected and reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature of this proposal assures
that such proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham proposal.
The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any
irregularities or informalities.
Sincerely,
James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing & Risk Management
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CONCESSIONAIRE - SENIOR CENTER
PROPOSAL NO. P- 829
Section 1.0: PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
1.1 General Description
The City of Fort Collins is soliciting proposals from qualified and competent individuals or
companies to operate an alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage concession at the City of Fort
Collins Senior Center, using a Tavern License or a Hotel and Restaurant License, which is to be
secured by the Concessionaire, in the Concessionaire's name.
1.2 Proposal Submittal
The City of Fort Collins shall not reimburse any firm for costs incurred in the preparation and
presentation of their proposal.
Firms submitting proposals shall submit three (3) copies of the proposal with the following
information:
a. Experience in concession operations. (Exhibit A)
b. Financial information. (Exhibit A)
c. Product information. (Exhibit A)
d. Other information requested. (Exhibit A)
e. References. (Exhibit A)
f. Concession fee information. (Exhibit B)
The proposal must be signed by a duly authorized representative of the firm submitting the
proposal. The signature shall include the title of the individual signing the proposal.
Section 2.0: BACKGROUND
The Senior Center is a multi-purpose facility designed to accommodate a variety of programs for
the community. Such programs include stage productions, conferences, meetings, exhibits,
socials, dances, and similar events.
Section 3.0: SCOPE OF WORK
3.1 General
The Concessionaire will be responsible for providing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages,
mixes, a rolling bar meeting applicable Health Department regulations, and any other supplies
and equipment necessary for the concession operation for all contracted functions. The city will
have the option to serve non-alcoholic beverage’s i.e. punch cider & pop at some city functions.
The Concessionaire will be required to work in cooperation with catering services.
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3.2 Liquor License (Tavern License or Hotel and Restaurant License)
It will be the responsibility of the Concessionaire to secure and complete all documents that are
required for the Liquor License applications and it will be the responsibility of the Concessionaire
to achieve approval of the license through the Liquor Licensing Authority of the City. The Liquor
License must be secured and in effect by June 1, 2002. The licensed premises shall include the
entire Senior Center including the parking lot, patio, adjacent terrace, lounge, and courtyard
located on the northwest side of the building.
Selected Concessionaire MUST have submitted complete application for Liquor License to the
City Clerk's office on or before April 10, 2002.
All costs of securing and maintaining a Liquor License will be borne by the Concessionaire.
Typical costs include the following: investigation fee, City annual license fee, State annual
license fee, extended hours permit fee (City and State) and City Occupational License Tax.
Liquor licensing questions should be directed to Aimee Jensen, Deputy City Clerk, 970-221-
6315.
3.3 Concession Agreement
The Concessionaire and the City will enter into a Concession Agreement, a copy of which is
attached to these proposal documents (Exhibit C) and made a part thereof. A copy of the
Concessionaire's Sales/Use Tax License must be submitted with the signed agreement.
Section 4.0: CONCESSION FEE
In your written response provide a proposed concession fee to be paid to the City.
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Section 5.0: Evaluation
5.1 Evaluation and Assessment of Proposal
An evaluation committee shall rank the interested firms based on their written proposals using
the ranking system set forth below. Firms shall be evaluated on the following criteria. The rating
scale shall be from 1 to 5, with 1 being a poor rating, 3 an average rating, and 5 an outstanding
rating. Recommended weighing factors for the criteria are listed adjacent to the qualification.
The award may be made on the basis of written evaluations or up to three top-rated firms may
be called in for interviews. Interviews will be evaluated using the same criteria.
Weighting
Factor
Qualification Standard
3.0 Scope of Proposal Does the proposal show an understanding of the
required services? Does the proposal show an
understanding of the special requirements of a
concession operation in the Senior Center? Are the
products of suitable quality?
2.0 Qualifications Is the vendor qualified to perform the services? Does
the vendor have similar concession experience?
1.0 Motivation Is the vendor interested in providing this service?
1.0 Concession Fee Amount paid to the City?
2.0 Firm Capability Does the vendor have an experienced staff? Is the
vendor financially stable?
5.2 Reference Evaluation (Top-ranked firms)
The Project Managers will check references using the following criteria. The evaluation
rankings
will be labeled Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory.
5.3 Qualification and Standard
a. Overall Performance - Would you hire this vendor again?
b. Schedules-Did the vendor meet promised schedules?
c. Problems-Did the vendor anticipate problems? Were problems solved quickly
and effectively?
d. Job Skills-Did vendor personnel exhibit the necessary skills?
Section 6.0: Proposal Acceptance
All proposals shall remain subject to initial acceptance 90 days after the day of submittal.
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Exhibit A
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
QUALIFICATION STATEMENT FORM
CONCESSIONAIRE - SENIOR CENTER
P- 829
FINANCIAL
On a separate sheet, please provide information on your financial ability to operate this
concession.
EXPERIENCE
On a separate sheet, provide concession operating experience for yourself and your staff.
PRODUCTS
On a separate sheet, list the products you intend to serve along with proposed prices.
OTHER
Have you ever held or do you currently hold any financial interest, direct or indirect, in any retail
liquor establishment, distillery, importing or wholesale liquor license? YES_____ NO_____
If “YES”, explain such interest on a separate sheet.
Attach copies of any written agreement or details of any oral agreement, by which any person
(including a corporation) will share in the profit or gross proceeds of this concession, and any
agreement relating to the concession which is contingent or conditional, in any way, upon
volume, profit, sales, giving of advice or consultation:
Do you plan to be an active participant in the management and operation of the concession:
______YES _____NO
If “NO”, on a separate sheet, explain your intended management arrangement.
REFERENCES
List references for entities which you have provided similar services within the last two years.
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Exhibit B
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
PROPOSAL FORM
CONCESSIONAIRE - SENIOR CENTER
PROPOSAL P- 829
Proposal Opening: (our clock)
The proposer, _______________________, (an individual) (a partnership)(a corporation) hereby
enters its proposal for the Alcoholic Beverage Concession for the Senior Center per the Request
for the for Proposal.
Concession Fee Proposal:
Signature: Title:
Company
Name:
Date:
Street:
City:
State/Zip:
Phone #:
Fax #:
Email:
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Exhibit C
CONCESSION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of 20 , by and between THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the
"City," and , an individual, hereinafter referred to as
"Concessionaire."
WITNESSETH:
1. Premises covered by concession agreement
The premises covered by this Agreement shall be the City of Fort Collins Senior Center located
at 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins, Colorado, including all areas of the Senior Center and the
parking lot, patio, adjacent terrace, lounge, and courtyard located on the northwest side of the
building.
2. Term
The initial term of this Agreement shall begin on June 1, 2002, and end May 31, 2003 unless
terminated sooner as herein provided. At the sole discretion of the City of Fort Collins this
Agreement may be extended for additional one-year terms, up to four (4) additional one-year
terms. Written notice of renewal will be provided to the Concessionaire and mailed no later than
30 days prior to contract end.
3. Services
The Concessionaire will operate an alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage concession at the
Senior Center, using a Liquor License (Tavern License or a Hotel and Restaurant License)
secured by the Concessionaire and in the Concessionaire's name. Individuals or organizations
hosting events at the Senior Center and desiring to use the Concessionaire’s services shall be
responsible for entering into an agreement with the Concessionaire for such services. Hosts
shall be responsible for all event coordination with the Concessionaire. Hosts shall pay the
Concessionaire according to the agreement between the two parties.
4. Licenses, permits, and taxes
The Concessionaire shall obtain and pay for all licenses, permits and taxes, required by law or
necessary for the operation of the concession at the Senior Center, including but not limited to a
Liquor License, Liquor Occupation Tax, Sales/Use Tax License, etc. Any such licenses or
permits held by the Concessionaire in connection with the concession are to be surrendered by
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the Concessionaire at the time of termination of the Agreement and the Concessionaire
expressly agrees to surrender all of such licenses or permits and not oppose any new license or
permit applications by such person as the City may select. The Concessionaire shall collect and
remit sales taxes on all taxable sales in the manner prescribed by law.
5. Contingency
In the event the Concessionaire is not able to obtain all licenses and permits required to operate
the concession at the Senior Center, this Agreement shall become null and void and both
parties shall be released from further obligations under this Agreement.
6. Pricing
All prices charged for beverages provided by the Concessionaire shall be approved by the City’s
Representative. The Concessionaire shall provide sufficient numbers of price lists to fulfill
customer requests for such lists.
7. Equipment and Storage
The Concessionaire shall be responsible for providing all supplies, linens, inventory and
equipment, including cold storage required to operate the concession. In addition, glassware
rental must be available from Concessionaire upon request of Senior Center users.
8. Dress Code
All Concessionaire staff shall be required to be in a uniform approved by the City’s
Representative.
9. Maintenance
The Concessionaire shall be required to provide all cleanup and maintenance connected with
the sale or dispensing of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the Senior Center. However,
the City shall pay all utility and trash removal costs in connection with the concession.
10. Sale of Alcoholic Beverages
The sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages will be made only in connection with events
scheduled at the Senior Center. No alcohol shall be dispensed or consumed in other areas not
described herein. Alcohol shall be served only in connection with programs presented primarily
for adult audiences. No alcohol shall be available for programs presented primarily for minor
audiences. No advertising of alcoholic beverages will be displayed at the Senior Center at any
time. At all scheduled conventions, meetings and conferences, the Concessionaire shall be
limited to serving alcoholic beverages during the times specifically designated by the sponsor of
the event. Donations of liquor by the Concessionaire to the City for fund raising events is
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permitted.
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11. Regulations and Administration
The Concessionaire must conduct all concession operations in accordance with all applicable
ordinances, laws, statutes, rules and regulations of any authority having lawful jurisdiction over
the premises. This Agreement shall be administered by the City’s Representative, Stephanie
Howell, 224-6113, or other person designated in writing by the Purchasing Director.
12. Independent Contractor/Indemnification
The Concessionaire is an independent contractor and not an employee of the City of Fort
Collins. The City shall not be responsible for any liabilities of the Concessionaire arising out of
the concession herein granted. The Concessionaire hereby agrees to indemnify, save and hold
harmless the City and its officers, employees, agents and representatives from any and all
liability or loss that may be incurred or claimed by any person as a result of injury to person or
property, arising directly or indirectly out of the operation of the concession, including, without
limitation, any debts incurred by the Concessionaire and any liability arising out of the Colorado
Dram Shop Act, Section 13-21-103, C.R.S.
13. Insurance
The Concessionaire shall carry adequate liability insurance to cover its operation of the
concession in at least the following limits:
$500,000 combined single limit - General liability
$300,000 liquor liability
The Concessionaire shall cause the City to be named as an additional insured on any such
liability insurance policy, shall obtain and deliver to the City a certificate of such insurance and
shall obtain an endorsement stating that such insurance shall not be cancelable except on
notice to the City.
14. Assignment
The Concessionaire shall neither assign any of the rights nor delegate any of the duties
imposed upon it under the provisions of this Agreement without having first obtained the written
permission of the City.
15. Default
In the event the Concessionaire defaults in any performance required by this Agreement, and if
such default is not corrected within five (5) days after written notice setting forth the same is
delivered to the Concessionaire, then, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be
terminated and, upon such termination, all rights the Concessionaire has in the concession shall
immediately cease and terminate.
16. Rental
The Concessionaire shall pay to the City $ ____________ annually for the Concession. The
agreed upon fee shall be paid to the City no later than 15 days after the effective date of this
agreement or the effective date of any renewal period for this agreement.
17. Saving Clause
If any term or provision of this Agreement is or becomes invalid or unenforceable by reason of a
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conflict with any applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, rules or regulations, such invalidity or
unenforceability shall not affect or impair any other terms or provisions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals this day
and year first above written.
SENIOR CENTER
CONCESSION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 1st day of April, 2002, by and between THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the
"City," and hereinafter referred to as "Concessionaire."
WITNESSETH:
1. Premises covered by concession agreement
The premises covered by this Agreement shall be the City of Fort Collins Senior Center located
at 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins, Colorado, including all areas of the Senior Center and the
parking lot, patio, adjacent terrace, lounge, and courtyard located on the northwest side of the
building.
2. Term
The initial term of this Agreement shall begin on _____, and end _____, 2003 unless terminated
sooner as herein provided. At the sole discretion of the City of Fort Collins this Agreement may
be extended for additional one-year terms, up to four (4) additional one-year terms. Written
notice of renewal will be provided to the Concessionaire and mailed no later than 30 days prior
to contract end.
3. Services
The Concessionaire will operate an alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage concession at the
Senior Center, using a Liquor License (Tavern License or a Hotel and Restaurant License)
secured by the Concessionaire and in the Concessionaire's name. Individuals or organizations
hosting events at the Senior Center and desiring to use the Concessionaire’s services shall be
responsible for entering into an agreement with the Concessionaire for such services. Hosts
shall be responsible for all event coordination with the Concessionaire. Hosts shall pay the
Concessionaire according to the agreement between the two parties.
4. Licenses, permits, and taxes
The Concessionaire shall obtain and pay for all licenses, permits and taxes, required by law or
necessary for the operation of the concession at the Senior Center, including but not limited to a
Liquor License, Liquor Occupation Tax, Sales/Use Tax License, etc. Any such licenses or
permits held by the Concessionaire in connection with the concession are to be surrendered by
the Concessionaire at the time of termination of the Agreement and the Concessionaire
expressly agrees to surrender all of such licenses or permits and not oppose any new license or
permit applications by such person as the City may select. The Concessionaire shall collect and
remit sales taxes on all taxable sales in the manner prescribed by law.
5. Contingency
In the event the Concessionaire is not able to obtain all licenses and permits required to operate
the concession at the Senior Center, this Agreement shall become null and void and both
parties shall be released from further obligations under this Agreement.
6. Pricing
All prices charged for beverages provided by the Concessionaire shall be approved by the City’s
Representative. The Concessionaire shall provide sufficient numbers of price lists to fulfill
customer requests for such lists.
7. Equipment and Storage
The Concessionaire shall be responsible for providing all supplies, linens, inventory and
equipment, including cold storage required to operate the concession. In addition, glassware
rental must be available from Concessionaire upon request of Senior Center users.
8. Dress Code
All Concessionaire staff shall be required to be in a uniform approved by the City’s
Representative.
9. Maintenance
The Concessionaire shall be required to provide all cleanup and maintenance connected with
the sale or dispensing of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the Senior Center. However,
the City shall pay all utility and trash removal costs in connection with the concession.
10. Sale of Alcoholic Beverages
The sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages will be made only in connection with events
scheduled at the Senior Center. No alcohol shall be dispensed or consumed in other areas not
described herein. Alcohol shall be served only in connection with programs presented primarily
for adult audiences. No alcohol shall be available for programs presented primarily for minor
audiences. No advertising of alcoholic beverages will be displayed at the Senior Center at any
time. At all scheduled conventions, meetings and conferences, the Concessionaire shall be
limited to serving alcoholic beverages during the times specifically designated by the sponsor of
the event. Donations of liquor by the Concessionaire to the City for fund raising events is
permitted.
11. Regulations and Administration
The Concessionaire must conduct all concession operations in accordance with all applicable
ordinances, laws, statutes, rules and regulations of any authority having lawful jurisdiction over
the premises. This Agreement shall be administered by the City’s Representative, Stephanie
Howell, 221-6113, or other person designated in writing by the Purchasing Director.
12. Independent Contractor/Indemnification
The Concessionaire is an independent contractor and not an employee of the City of Fort
Collins. The City shall not be responsible for any liabilities of the Concessionaire arising out of
the concession herein granted. The Concessionaire hereby agrees to indemnify, save and hold
harmless the City and its officers, employees, agents and representatives from any and all
liability or loss that may be incurred or claimed by any person as a result of injury to person or
property, arising directly or indirectly our of the operation of the concession, including, without
limitation, any debts incurred by the Concessionaire and any liability arising out of the Colorado
Dram Shop Act, Section 13-21-103, C.R.S.
13. Insurance
The Concessionaire shall carry adequate liability insurance to cover its operation of the
concession in at least the following limits:
$500,000 combined single limit - General liability
$300,000 liquor liability
The Concessionaire shall cause the City to be named as an additional insured on any such
liability insurance policy, shall obtain and deliver to the City a certificate of such insurance and
shall obtain an endorsement stating that such insurance shall not be cancelable except on
notice to the City.
14. Assignment
The Concessionaire shall neither assign any of the rights nor delegate any of the duties
imposed upon it under the provisions of this Agreement without having first obtained the written
permission of the City.
15. Default
In the event the Concessionaire defaults in any performance required by this Agreement, and if
such default is not corrected within five (5) days after written notice setting forth the same is
delivered to the Concessionaire, then, at the option of the City, the Agreement may be
terminated and, upon such termination, all rights the Concessionaire has in the concession shall
immediately cease and terminate.
16. Rental
The Concessionaire shall pay to the City $__________ annually for the Concession. The
agreed upon fee shall be paid to the City no later than 15 days after the effective date of this
agreement or the effective date of any renewal period for this agreement.
17. Saving Clause
If any term or provision of this Agreement is or becomes invalid or unenforceable by reason of a
conflict with any applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, rules or regulations, such invalidity or
unenforceability shall not affect or impair any other terms or provisions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals this day
and year first above written.
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation
By: ________________________________
James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
CONCESSIONAIRE:
By: ____________________________
Owner