HomeMy WebLinkAboutRFP - P945 DOWNTOWN CONCESSIONAIRE (3)City of Fort Collin
ADDENDUM No. 1
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Description of Bid: P945 Downtown Concessionaire
OPENING DATE: 2:00 (Our Clock) July 2, 2004
To all prospective bidders under the specifications and contract documents described above,
the following changes are hereby made.
CHANGE: OPENING DATE: JULY 2, 2004 2:00 P.M. (OUR Clock)
ADD: See revised Section 7.0 Vending Site Descriptions adding:
Site 1 FOR DAY USE ONLY
Site 3 FOR NIGHT USE ONLY
RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A WRITTEN STATEMENT
ENCLOSED WITH THE BIDIQUOTE STATING THAT THIS ADDENDUM HAS BEEN
RECEIVED.
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Weighting
Qualifications
Standard
Factor
1.0
4. Quality of Product.
Under this criterion, the proposer should submit
written or pictorial data about the products to be
sold plus a comparison of grades or quality to
comparative products.
Grading is as follows:
Quality of the product is unacceptable - 0 points
Quality of the product is acceptable - 5 points
1.0
5. Quality of the equipment. Degree
Pictures, schematics, or other data that will support
to which City specifications and
and show the quality of your equipment should be
requirements are met. Appearance of
included in your response. Refer to Section 4.1.
the equipment including the cart.
Quality of the equipment including the
Grading is as follows:
cart.
Equipment is unacceptable - 0 points
Equipment is acceptable - 5 points
The City reserves the right to inspect all equipment
(if needed) to make a determination.
1.5
6. Payments to the City.
The minimum that will be paid to the City
regardless of numbers of months operated is $120.
Grading is a follows:
$120 - 1 point
$120 plus one percent of gross - 2 points
$120 plus two percent of gross - 3 points
$120 plus three percent of gross - 4 points
All Criteria will be rated, extended and added. The highest score for each location will be awarded
that location for vending purposes. A Concession Agreement must be executed between the
awarded vendor and the City of Fort Collins before vending can begin.
The City reserves the right to orally interview each proposer who has submitted a completed
proposal.
Section 5.0 Vacant Sites
Vacant sites resulting from either no -bid or termination may be filled at anytime for the duration of
the current one (1) year period. Responsible parties will be awarded vacant sites as acceptable
proposals are received. The city may, at its option, renew the Agreement for the formerly vacant
sites for additional one (1) year periods not to exceed the balance of the three (3) additional periods
remaining for this Agreement.
Section 6.0 Terms and Conditions
6.1 Single agreement. The intent of the RFP is to select one (1) outdoor vendor for each
location.
6.2 If a proposer does not execute an agreement within ten (10) days of offer by the City, the
City may give notice to the proposer that the location will be offered to the next highest
ranked proposer for that location, call for new proposals, or leave the location vacant.
6.3 Proposers should structure their RFP in the same numerical order that the mandatory
conditions and review criteria are listed.
6.4 The City reserves the right to deny granting a concessionaire agreement to any vendor
who has had past breaches in concession agreements with the City.
6.5 The Agreement. A final agreement drafted by the City and signed by the City and the
proposer that will contain the complete agreement concerning the concession and the use
of the concession space.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
P945 DOWNTOWN CONCESSIONAIRE
Section 1.0 Introduction
The City of Fort Collins (the City) is a municipal corporation which derives its power from the home
rule charter of the City and from applicable Colorado state law.
The City is requesting proposals for Outdoor Concessionaire Vending in the Downtown Plan Area.
The locations that are available for use by outdoor concessionaires can be found in Section 7.0.
These are the only outdoor vending locations in the Downtown Plan Area. Attachment C designates
the boundaries of the Downtown Plan Area.
Section 2.0 How to Submit Your Proposal
Submit your proposal using a completed Attachment A and such other supporting documents as
are requested in this request for proposal. If you wish to vend at two (2) or more separate sites,
you must submit separate proposals. If desired, designate your preference for alternate
sites.
Section 3.0 Mandatory conditions
The City invites all interested vendors to complete and submit proposals. The following
requirements will be contained in the Concessionaire Agreement. (See Attachment "B" for Sample).
3.1 Carts Required
Concessionaires for locations in the downtown area will be required to have a mobile cart, unless it
is for the one transportation location designated for such vending as buggy or sleigh rides. The cart
may not exceed the size of four (4) foot wide, ten (10) foot long and eight (8) foot high, excluding
roof overhangs and wheels. Photographs, blueprints or design specifications of the mobile cart
must be submitted and clearly show the design and quality of the cart to be used. Include a
description that details the type of materials used to make the cart. During the agreement, the cart
is subject to inspection by appropriate City staff. The agreement will address acceptable levels of
maintenance and appearance during the concession agreement. The cart must be removed from
the right-of-way when not in use. For public safety reasons and to ensure proper transportation flow,
each space that has been designated for outdoor vending in the Downtown Plan Area will
accommodate the maximum size that is allowed. Peripheral equipment such as tables, chairs,
benches may not be used. The concessionaire and merchandise is restricted to the cart approved
area.
3.2 Product Designation and Quality Comparison
The proposal must include a description of the products for sale. Quality comparisons, statements,
or brochures are requested to review the quality of product.
Attachment A - Proposal Form, Page 1
P945 Downtown Concessionaire
Proposal to Vend in the Downtown Concession Area:
Your name and your business name, if applicable.
Name:
Business Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
My choices of outdoor vendor sites are as follows:
Please refer to the locations by site number found on Attachment C. List your first, second,
and third choices for vending sites under Vending Site Number. Enter 'Day', `Night', or `Both'
under Hours Requested for desired hours of operation. Vendors wishing to conduct vending
at more than one location must submit a separate proposal for each site.
VENDING SITE NUMBER HOURS REQUESTED
1st Site
2nd Site
3`d Site
Read Section 3.0, Mandatory Conditions and Section 6.0, Terms and Conditions. These
conditions will be a component of the final contract. Please read those sections and sign the
following statement.
I hereby acknowledge that I will comply with all mandatory conditions as stated and
explained in Sections 3.0, Mandatory Conditions and 6.0, Terms and Conditions of the
Downtown Concessionaire Outdoor Vending Request for Proposal.
Your Printed Name and Business
Your Signature
Date
Attachment A - Page Two
Evaluation Criteria — P945
Your proposal will be evaluated based on the criteria found in Section 4.0. In your proposal,
please respond to the criteria in the order they are presented. Read the standards carefully
before responding.
1. Number of years experience vending in the Fort Collins Downtown Plan Area out-of-doors
on public or private property. Respond below.
Number of years
(Use calendar years)
2. Number of years of experience in outdoor vending anywhere in Fort Collins or any other
city. You must submit verifiable documentation to support vending in other cities.
Number of years
(Use calendar years)
3. Compatibility - On a separate sheet respond to the standards. The more standards you
meet and the better you meet them, the higher your score. There are ten standards in total.
4. Quality of product - On a separate sheet respond to the standard. Your written analysis
and comparison and any other supporting information should be attached to your proposal
and should be noted as Product.
5. Quality of equipment - On a separate sheet respond to the standard. Your written analysis
and any other supporting information should be attached to your proposal and should be
noted as Equipment.
6. Payments to the City - Respond to the standard below. Please enter your proposed
payment by marking the appropriate amount.
I will pay the city:
$120 per year
$120 per year and 1% of gross
$120 per year and 2% of gross
$120 per year and 3% of gross
NOTE: Before submitting your proposal you should complete the following checklist of the
evaluation criteria.
Did you designate your preference of location?
Did you enter your vending experience and submit any needed documentation?
Did you submit your compatibility responses and attach them?
Did you submit the information to support the quality of product and equipment?
Did you enter the amount you propose to pay to the City?
Attachment B — Sample Agreement (Provided for informational purposes, do NOT fill in)
DOWNTOWN CONCESSION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 30th day of June, 2004, by and between THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, a Municipal Corporation (City), and
(Concessionaire).
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 36,1994, establishing the Downtown Plan Area
as a concession area for the sale of goods and services from outdoor locations; and
WHEREAS, the City has established various concession locations in the Downtown Plan Area; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees to grant to the Concessionaire and the Concessionaire accepts from
the City a concession for outdoor vending at:
Site #
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations herein expressed, the
parties agree as follows:
Section 1. Contract Documents
The contract documents consist of this Agreement, and the concession specifications which are
attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference. These form the contract, and are
incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Terms of the Agreement
A. This Agreement shall be effective from the date of the Agreement as entered above, until
May 31, 2005, unless sooner terminated as herein provided. The City may, at its option, renew
the Agreement for additional one (1) year terms, to a maximum of three (3) additional one year
terms. However, either party may terminate this Agreement without cause, by providing written
notice to the other party of its intention to terminate at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of
the then existing term.
B. In the event that the concession location can not be used because of improvements
being made at the concession location, this Agreement may be suspended on 30 days notice
to the Concessionaire. The suspension shall continue until the improvements are completed
or it is determined that the location can no longer be used as a concession site. The City will
use a good faith effort to relocate the concession site if needed.
Section 3. Concession Operations
The City hereby grants Concessionaire a concession for the use of the property described as:
Site # , concession area for outdoor vending. The Concessionaire shall have the
exclusive right to operate an outdoor vending concession within this area in accordance with the
agreement.
A. Independent Contractor: The services to be performed by the Concessionaire are those
of an independent contractor and not as an employee of the City. The City shall not be
responsible for withholding any portion of Concessionaire's compensation hereunder for the
payment of FICA, Worker's Compensation or otherwise.
B. Records: The Concessionaire shall keep adequate and proper business records of all
expenses and receipts of the concession operations. At the request of the City, all such
business records shall be made open and available for inspection and audit by the City of Fort
Collins Treasury Division.
C. Monetary Provision: The Concessionaire agrees to pay the City an amount equal to One
Hundred and Twenty Dollars ($120.00) per year, plus percent of gross receipts from the
concession operations conducted pursuant to this Agreement. Gross receipts shall include all
revenues, excluding sales tax received by the concessionaire from concession operations. All
such gross receipt payments shall be paid to the City on the same day that sales and use tax
payments are due. However, the payments for the concessions must be submitted separately.
D. Licenses: The Concessionaire shall obtain and pay for all licenses needed for the
operation of the concession including, but not necessarily limited to, a County Health
Department Food Services establishment inspection, City and State sales tax licenses. Any
such licenses held specifically by the Concessionaire in connection with this Agreement shall be
surrendered by the Concessionaire at the time of termination of this Agreement.
E. Laws, Rules & Regulations: The operation of the concession granted under this
Agreement shall, at all times, conform with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and with
all applicable rules and regulations adopted by the City or any of its Boards or Departments.
F. Insurance/ Indemnity: The Concessionaire shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the
City from all claims and losses, including costs and reasonable attorneys fees arising directly or
indirectly out of the Concessionaire's use of the concession area or operation of the concession.
The Concessionaire shall maintain commercial liability insurance in the amount of $500,000
combined single limits naming the City as an additional insured under this Agreement of the type
and with the limits specified within Exhibit B. The Concessionaire before commencing services
hereunder, shall deliver to the City's Director of Purchasing and Risk Management, PO Box 580,
Fort Collins, CO 80522, one (1) copy of a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage required
from an insurance company acceptable to the City.
G. Signage: All signs on the concession cart must be approved by the City. Signs may be
displayed in or on the cart only unless additional signage is approved by City staff.
H. Cart: The Concessionaire will be required to have a mobile cart. The cart may not
exceed the size of four (4) foot wide, ten (10) foot long and eight (8) foot high, excluding roof
overhangs and wheels. The design and appearance of the cart must conform to the
specifications described in Concessionaire's proposal, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by
the parties before the cart may be used at the concession area. The City reserves the right to
approve any modifications, changes, or alternative cart. The cart is subject to inspection by City.
The cart must be maintained and repaired to the City's satisfaction. The cart must be removed
from the right-of-way when not in use.
I. Restrictions: Equipment such as tables, chairs, benches and displays not attached to the
cart may not be used except for items & equipment authorized, in writing, by the City
Representative. Merchandise must be restricted to the cart or appropriate storage containers if
authorized. Vendor area must not exceed 10 X 10 feet, excepting only a tarp or other protective
medium placed to protect underlying surface. Cart must be located in approved location on site
and cannot impede pedestrian flow on the sidewalk.
J. Cleanliness: Concessionaire shall supply a trash receptacle and keep the designated
area clean of all trash generated by the concession within 100 foot radius of site. Food vendors
must use a tarp under cart to minimize grease deposits. Food and beverage vendors shall pay
$720 annually or $65 per month for power washing of their assigned vending site. The annual
payment shall be due prior to June 1 in the initial term or any renewal term. Monthly payments
shall be paid to the City Sales Tax Office prior to the 10th of each month for every month the
agreement is in force. Vendors at sites which are split between day and night operations shall
pay $360 each, annually, or $32.50 per month.
K. Sales Tax Returns: All sales tax returns and concessionaire payments to the City
associated with the concession operation must be filed by their due date. No assessment fees,
penalties or interest will be waived by the City.
L. Power Source: If the Concessionaire needs electrical power the Concessionaire must
provide for such power through the City Light & Power Department at the Concessionaire's
expense. Arrangements to supply power to the concession area must be reviewed with the
appropriate City departments. Portable generators will not be permitted due to concerns
regarding compatibility and noise.
M. Stock: The. Concessionaire shall maintain an adequate stock of supplies on hand for all
occasions in order to supply the need of parties desiring to patronize the concession area.
N. Hours: The Concessionaire must keep the concession area open for business as
directed by the City. Days of operation shall be agreed to by both parties and the minimum
hours of operation must be maintained. Minimum hours are:
Day - Two (2) to four (4) hours between 6am and 6pm, Daily.
Concessionaire is not required to operate on national holidays or holidays
recognized by the City where City offices (except for emergency services offices)
are closed.
O. Inclement Weather: The Concessionaire shall not be required to operate the concession
when it is raining, snowing, hailing, and abnormally windy or when the air temperature is below
50 degrees Fahrenheit.
P. Product. The products authorized are as described in Concessionaire's proposal and
agreed to by the City. The City will not pre -authorize new products but does reserve the right to
review any new products that may be added. This is to ensure that the new products meet the
same quality as those proposed in the original Request for Proposal.
Q. Blackout Dates. Concessionaire will not be allowed to operate in granted site during the
following special events in the downtown area: Old Town Car Show, Colorado Brewers Festival
and New West Fest. Dates for 2004 are June 5`h, June 261h, June 271h, August 215'and August
22"d Contact the Downtown Business Association (DBA) at (970) 484-6500 to receive an
application for a site at these events, and event dates for subsequent years of this contract. The
DBA will work with concessionaires regarding the location of the site and a discounted booth
rate.
Section 4. General Conditions
A. The Concessionaire shall neither assign any of the rights nor delegate any of the duties
under the provisions of this Agreement without having first obtained the written permission of
the City. The Concessionaire shall not sublet any portion of the concession area or allow any
other person to take possession of any portion of the concession areas without the written
consent of the City.
B. Vacant sites resulting from either no -bid or termination may be filled at anytime for the
duration of the current one (1) year period. Responsible parties will be awarded vacant sites
as acceptable proposals are received. The city may, at its option, renew the Agreement for
the formerly vacant sites for additional one (1) year periods not to exceed the balance of the
three (3) additional periods remaining for this Agreement.
C. This Agreement may not be enlarged, modified or altered except in writing, signed by the
parties as an amendment hereto.
D. No waiver of any breach of this Agreement shall be held or construed to be a waiver of
any subsequent breach thereof.
E. It is expressly understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that in the
performance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, time is of the essence.
F. The location assigned is not transferable to another vendor or concessionaire.
G. Fixtures and Improvements:
1. The Concessionaire agrees that all auxiliary equipment needed to operate the
Concession shall be installed at its expense. Prior to making any and all
improvements on said premises, the Concessionaire agrees to obtain the approval
of the appropriate City Department and shall supervise the construction of said
improvements.
2. Upon the termination of this Agreement the Concessionaire shall remove any
fixtures or improvements made by it to the concession area. However, the
concession area must be restored to as good a condition as the premises were in
at the time the Concessionaire took possession thereof.
H. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors,
and assigns of the parties hereto.
I. If either party must resort to legal action to enforce the terms of this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be awarded its costs and reasonable attorney's fees
J. Any notice required or desired to be given under this Agreement will be considered
delivered to the other party upon hand delivery or upon its deposit in the United States
mail, postage prepaid, sent by registered mail, addressed to the other party at the
following address:
Professional:
City:
With Copy to:
City of Fort Collins
City of Fort Collins,
Treasury Division of Finance
Purchasing
PO Box 580
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Fort Collins, CO 80522
K. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein, the City may terminate this
Agreement at any time without cause by providing written notice of termination to the
Concessionaire. Such notice shall be delivered at least fifteen (15) days prior to the
termination date contained in said notice unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties. All
notices provided under this Agreement shall be effective when mailed, postage prepaid and
sent to the above address.
Location
Type of Vending
Site Comments
Authorized
Site 1 - Mountain & College intersection, south of
Food, Beverage,
Available For
Beau Jo's, 102 E. Mountain
Retail, Service
av Use Onlv
Site 2 - Public Right of Way (ROW) east of Beau Jo's
Food
Not
by kiosk in front of 106 E. Mountain
Available
Site 3 - Oak Street Plaza, SE corner of Plaza, east of
Food, Beverage,
Available For
Niaht Use Only
wall
Retail Service
No electrical
outlet
Site 4 - Public ROW, SE corner of Mountain &
Not Available
College intersection, west of wall, north of Cache
Food, Beverage,
No electrical
Bank &Trust
Retail, Service
outlet
Site 5 - Public ROW, SW corner of Mountain &
Available
College intersection, east of wall, north of City Drug
Retail, Service
No electrical
outlet
Site 6 -Public ROW, at north entrance of Old Town
Food, Beverage,
Square, between the flag poles
Retail, Service
Available
Site 7 -Public ROW, NW corner of Mountain &
a
Food, Beverage,
Not Available
Mason intersection.
Retail, Service
No electrical
outlet
Site 8 -Public ROW, NE Corner of Oak and College,
Retail Service
Available
east of wall, south of Lind Optical
No electrical
outlet
Available
Food, Beverage,
For Day Use
Site 10 - Public ROW, SE corner of Oak & College.
Retail, Service
Only
No electrical
outlet
Site 11 — Public ROW, NE corner of Walnut and
Not Available
Linden
Food, Beverage
No electrical
outlet
Site 12 — Loading Zone — Mountain Avenue entrance
Not Available
to Old Town Square
Transportation
Section 5. Default
A. The Concessionaire shall be in default under the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, if the Concessionaire fails to cure the default within ten (10) days after written
notice setting forth the nature of the default is delivered to the Concessionaire.
B. In the event the default is not timely cured, the City may elect to (a) terminate this
Agreement and seek damages; (b) treat the Agreement as continuing and require specific
performance or (c) avail itself of any other remedy at law or equity.
City:
Concessionaire:
By: By:
James B. O'Neill 11, CPPO, FNIGP
Director of Purchasing and Risk Management Print Name:
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The Service Provider will provide, from insurance companies acceptable to the City, the
insurance coverage designated hereinafter and pay all costs. Before commencing work under this
bid, the Service Provider shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance showing the type,
amount, class of operations covered, effective dates and date of expiration of policies, and
containing substantially the following statement:
"The insurance evidenced by this Certificate will not be cancelled or materially altered, except after
ten (10) days written notice has been received by the City of Fort Collins."
In case of the breach of any provision of the Insurance Requirements, the City, at its option, may
take out and maintain, at the expense of the Service Provider, such insurance as the City may deem
proper and may deduct the cost of such insurance from any monies which may be due or become
due the Service Provider under this Agreement. The City, its officers, agents and employees shall
be named as additional insureds on the Service Provider's general liability and automobile liability
insurance policies for any claims arising out of work performed under this Agreement.
2. Insurance coverages shall be as follows:
A. Workers' Compensation & Employer's Liability. The Service Provider shall
maintain during the life of this Agreement for all of the Service Provider's employees
engaged in work performed under this agreement:
Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits as required by
Colorado law.
2. Employer's Liability insurance with limits of $100,000 per accident,
$500,000 disease aggregate, and $100,000 disease each employee.
B. Commercial General & Vehicle Liability. The Service Provider shall maintain
during the life of this Agreement such commercial general liability and automobile
liability insurance as will provide coverage for damage claims of personal injury,
including accidental death, as well as for claims for property damage, which may
arise directly or indirectly from the performance of work under this Agreement.
Coverage for property damage shall be on a "broad form" basis. The amount of
insurance for each coverage, Commercial General and Vehicle, shall not be less
than $500,000 combined single limits for bodily injury and property damage.
In the event any work is performed by a subcontractor, the Service Provider shall be responsible for
any liability directly or indirectly arising out of the work performed under this Agreement by a
subcontractor, which liability is not covered by the subcontractor's insurance.
City of Fort Collins
Administrative Services
Purchasing Division
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DOWNTOWN CONCESSIONAIRE
PROPOSAL NO. P945
The Cityof FortCollins is requesting proposals from firms for outdoor vending in the downtown area.
Written proposals, two (2) will be received at the City of Fort Collins' Purchasing Division, 215 North
Mason St. 2nd floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521. Proposal No. P945. Proposals will be received
before 2:00 p.m. (our clock), June 25„ 2004. If available sites do not receive proposals, those sites
will remain open until an acceptable proposal is received. If delivers, they are to be sent to 215 North
Mason Street, 2"d Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed, the address is P.O. Box 580, Fort
Collins, Colorado 80522-0580.
Questions concerning the scope of the project should be directed to the Project Manager, Linda
Samuelson, (970) 221-6246; fax: (970) 221-6782.
Questions regarding proposals submittal or process should be directed to David M. Carey, C.P.M.,
Buyer, (970) 416-2191 or fax (970) 221-6707. Email address: dcarey@fcgov.com.
A copy of the Proposal may be obtained as follows:
Call the Purchasing Fax -line, 970-416-2033 and follow the verbal instruction to
request document #30945.
2. Download the Proposal/Bid from the Purchasing Webpage,
www.fcqov.com/purchasing.
3. Come by Purchasing at 215 North Mason St., 2"d floor, Fort Collins, and request a
copy of the Bid.
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, kickback 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,
9es B. ONeill II, CPPO, FNIGP
tor of Purchasing &Risk Management
215 North Mason Street • 2nd Floor • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6775 • FAX (970) 221-6707
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
DOWNTOWN CONCESSIONAIRE OUTDOOR VENDING
PROPOSAL NO. P- 945
Proposal Date: 2:00 p.m. (our clock), June 25, 2004
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction
2.0 How to Submit Your Proposal
3.0 Mandatory Conditions During the Contract Period
4.0 Evaluation Criteria
5.0 Terms and Conditions
6.0 Vending Site Description
Attachment A —Vending Proposal
Attachment B — Sample Concession Agreement
Attachment C — Map of Downtown Concession Area
Section 7.0 Vending Site Descriptions
Location
Type of Vending
Site Comments
Authorized
Site 1 - Mountain & College intersection, south of
Food, Beverage,
Not Available
Beau Jo's, 102 E. Mountain
Retail, Service
Site 2 - Public Right of Way (ROW) east of Beau Jo's
Food
Not Available
by kiosk in front of 106 E. Mountain
Site 3 -Oak Street Plaza, SE corner of Plaza, east of
e,
Food, Beverage,
Not Available
wall
Retail Service
No electrical
outlet
Site 4 - Public ROW, SE corner of Mountain &
Food, Beverage,
Not Available
College intersection, west of wall, north of Cache
Retail, Service
No electrical
Bank & Trust
outlet
Site 5 - Public ROW, SW corner of Mountain &
Retail, Service
Available
College intersection, east of wall, north of City Drug
No electrical
outlet
Site 6 -Public ROW, at north entrance of Old Town
Food, Beverage,
Available
Square, between the flag poles
Retail, Service
Site 7 -Public ROW, NW corner of Mountain &
e,
Food, Beverage,
Not Available
Mason intersection.
Retail, Service
No electrical
outlet
Available
Site 8 - Public ROW, NE Corner of Oak and College,
Retail Service
electrical
east of wall, south of Lind Optical
outlet
outlet
Available
Food, Beverage,
For Day Use Only
Site 10 - Public ROW, SE corner of Oak & College.
Retail, Service
No electrical
outlet
Site 11 — Public ROW, NE corner of Walnut and
Food, Beverage
Not Available
No electrical
Linden
outlet
Site 12 — Loading Zone — Mountain Avenue entrance
Transportation
Not Available
to Old Town Square
3.3 Dates and Hours of Operation
The Concession Agreement sets forth the dates and hours of operation. Specific issues will be
addressed such as temperature and weather limitations. If alternative hours are requested, they
must be stated in your proposal and agreed to by the City.
3.4 Blackout Dates
Concessionaire will not be allowed to operate in granted site during the following special events in
the downtown area: Old Town Car Show, Colorado Brewers Festival and New West Fest. Dates for
2004 are June 5`h, June 261', June 27", August 215f and August 22"d. Contact the Downtown
Business Association (DBA) at (970) 484-6500 to receive an application for a site at these events,
and event dates for subsequent years of this contract. The DBA will work with concessionaires
regarding the location of the site and a discounted booth rate.
3.5 Insurance Requirements
The agreement will require commercial general liability naming the City as additional insured. The
amount of coverage will be $500,000 as well as indemnification for the City. If deemed necessary,
bonding may be required.
3.6 Monetary Provision
The agreed upon monetary provisions of your proposal will be included in the agreement.
3.7 Not Transferable
a. An unexpired concessionaire agreement may not be transferred to anew concessionaire.
b. The purchase of an existing concession business does not include transfer of the
concessionaire agreement with the City.
3.8 Signage
All signs on the concession cart must be approved by the City.
3.9 Designated Locations and Boundaries
The concessionaire must stay within his or her designated ten (10) foot x ten (10) foot location,
excepting only a tarp or other protective medium placed to protect underlying surface, Cart must
be located in approved location on site and cannot impede pedestrian flow on the sidewalk.
Surrounding trees or public property may not be utilized for display purposes or for the purposes of
expanding the concession site beyond its designated boundaries. Such action could cause the
agreement to be voided and the license to be canceled.
3.10 Licenses, Laws, Rules and Regulations
Concessionaires shall be required to comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations
governing their activities and must obtain all applicable licenses or permits. Currently required are
State and City Sales and Use Tax licenses for any vending operation, and Larimer County Health
Department licenses for Food or Beverage operation
3.11 Trash
Concessionaires shall be required to supply an acceptable trash receptacle and keep the
designated area clean of all trash generated by the concession within 100 foot radius of site.
Food vendors must use a tarp under cart to minimize grease deposits.
3.12 Agreement Renewal
The Agreement will be reviewed annually and, at the City's option, may be renewed for additional
one (1) year periods not to exceed three (3) additional one-year periods.
3.13 Power Source
Any concessionaire needing electrical power will be required to provide for such power through the
City Light & Power Department. Arrangements to supply power should be reviewed with the
appropriate departments prior to submitting a proposal for the location. Portable generators will not
be permitted due to concerns regarding compatibility and noise.
3.14 Sales Tax Returns and Payments
All sales tax returns and payments to the City associated with the concession operation must be
filed by their due date. No assessment fees, penalties or interest will be waived.
Food and beverage vendors shall pay $720 annually or $65 per month for power washing of their
assigned vending site. The annual payment shall be due prior to starting the initial term or June 1 in
any renewal term. Monthly payments shall be paid to the City Sales Tax Office prior to the 101h of
each month for every month the agreement is in force. Vendors at sites which are split between day
and night operations shall pay $360 each, annually, or $32.50 per month.
Section 4.0 Evaluation Criteria
All mandatory conditions must be agreed to by the concessionaire. Any objections to these
conditions may result in rejection of the proposal. The following pages show the weight that is given
to each criterion, the criteria, and how the criteria is looked at or scored.
Weighting
Qualifications
Standard
Factor
3.0
1. Number of years experience
Respondent will be given:
vending in the Fort Collins
1 point for zero to less than 2 years.
Downtown Plan Area Out -of-
2 points for 2 to less than 5 years.
doors on public or private
3 points for 5 to less than 10 years.4 points for 10 years and over.
property.
Tell how many years you have vended outdoors in the Downtown
Plan Area.
1.5
2. Number of years experience
Points are awarded the same as in the above factor. State how
vending in outdoor vending
many years you have vended out-of-doors. If your experience is not
anywhere in Fort Collins or any
in the City of Fort Collins, you must submit proof of your vending
other city.
elsewhere and give us a contact name or phone number to verify, if
needed. An example of documentation would be copies of sales tax
returns for individual years in another city.
2.0
3. Compatibility with the
Your proposal should state how your operation will meet each of the
Downtown Plan which addressed
following criteria:
major policy needs in the
Downtown Plan Area. This plan
• Land Use. How it will blend with the land use of the Downtown
was passed by the City Council in
Plan area.
1989.
• Transportation. How your product will help promote pedestrian
foot traffic or alternative modes of transportation.
• Design. Provide a picture, sketches, or a written explanation of
your operation regarding design and how this will blend with the
design of the area.
• Security. How will security be addressed for your operation and
your vending area?
• Parking. What do you foresee as the impact on parking?
• Maintenance. Please address how you will maintain: your
equipment, and the area you wish to be assigned.
• Economic Development. Please tell how your operation will
promote economic development in the area, and the data you
base these assumptions on.
• Conducive to aesthetics of the area. How will your operation
improve the aesthetics of the area and your location?
• Conducive to ambiance of the area. How will your operation
improve the ambiance of the area?
• Uniqueness of the product or service. Please describe the
uniqueness of your product or services and how this will benefit
the Downtown Plan Area.
Answers must relate to the specific compatibility criteria. Answers
that are satisfactory will be scored as one point each. Therefore the
maximum criteria that can be met under this factor is 10. If a
proposal adequately addresses and meets:
4 of the 10, one (1) point is given.
6 of the 10, two (2) points are given.
8 of the 10, three (3) points are given.
10 of the 10, four (4) points are given.