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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
8822 CITY PARK NINE GOLF PROFESSIONAL / CONCESSIONAIRE
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals for a Golf Professional / Concessionaire to
manage the golf operations, driving range, pro shop, and snack bar functions on a contractual
basis at the City Park Nine Golf Course.
As part of the City’s commitment to Sustainable Purchasing, proposals submission via
email is preferred. Proposals shall be submitted in a single Microsoft Word or PDF file
under 20MB and e-mailed to: purchasing@fcgov.com. If electing to submit a hard copy
proposal we require one (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic copy on a jump drive to be
received at the City of Fort Collins' Purchasing Division, 215 North Mason St., 2nd floor, Fort
Collins, Colorado 80524. Proposals must be received before 3:00 p.m. (our clock) on
November 7, 2018 and referenced as Proposal No. 8822. If delivered, they are to be sent to
215 North Mason Street, 2nd Floor, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. If mailed, the address is P.O.
Box 580, Fort Collins, 80522-0580. Please note, additional time is required for bids mailed to the
PO Box to be received at the Purchasing Office.
The City encourages all Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) to submit proposals in
response to all requests for proposals. No individual or business will be discriminated against
on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin. It is the City’s policy to create a level
playing field on which DBEs can compete fairly and to ensure nondiscrimination in the award
and administration of all contracts.
All questions should be submitted, in writing via email, to Beth Diven, Buyer at
bdiven@fcgov.com, with a copy to Project Manager, Mike Calhoon at
mcalhoon@fcgov.com, no later than 5:00 PM MST (our clock) on October 26, 2018. Please
format your e-mail to include: RFP 8822 City Park Nine Golf Professional / Concessionaire in the
subject line. Questions received after this deadline may not be answered. Responses to all
questions submitted before the deadline will be addressed in an addendum and posted on the
Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System webpage.
Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System hosted by Bidnet
A copy of the RFP may be obtained at http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-fort-collins.
This RFP has been posted utilizing the following Commodity Code(s):
988-31 Golf Course Management and Operation
Public Viewing Copy: The City is a governmental entity subject to the Colorado Open Records
Act, C.R.S. §§ 24-72-200.1 et seq. (“CORA”). Any proposals submitted hereunder are subject
to public disclosure by the City pursuant to CORA and City ordinances. Concessionaires may
submit one (1) additional complete proposal clearly marked “FOR PUBLIC VIEWING.” In this
version of the proposal, the Concessionaire may redact text and/or data that it deems
confidential or proprietary pursuant to CORA. Such statement does not necessarily exempt
such documentation from public disclosure if required by CORA, by order of a court of
appropriate jurisdiction, or other applicable law. Generally, under CORA trade secrets,
Financial Services
Purchasing Division
215 N. Mason St. 2nd Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6775
970.221.6707
fcgov.com/purchasing
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confidential commercial and financial data information is not required to be disclosed by the
City. Proposals may not be marked “Confidential” or ‘Proprietary’ in their entirety. All
provisions of any contract resulting from this request for proposal will be public
information.
New Vendor: The City requires new Vendors receiving awards from the City to fill out and
submit an IRS form W-9 and to register for Direct Deposit (Electronic) payment. If needed, the
W-9 form and the Vendor Direct Deposit Authorization Form can be found on the City’s
Purchasing website at www.fcgov.com/purchasing under Vendor Reference Documents. Please
do not submit with your proposal.
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.
Utilization of Award by Other Agencies: The City of Fort Collins reserves the right to allow
other state and local governmental agencies, political subdivisions, and/or school districts to
utilize the resulting award under all terms and conditions specified and upon agreement by all
parties. Usage by any other entity shall not have a negative impact on the City of Fort Collins in
the current term or in any future terms.
The selected Concessionaire shall be expected to sign the City’s standard Golf Concessions
Agreement prior to commencing Services (see sample attached to this Proposal).
Sincerely,
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
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I. BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE / OVERVIEW
A. Objective
The City of Fort Collins is requesting proposals for a Golf Professional / Concessionaire,
herein the “Concessionaire,” to manage the golf operations, driving range, pro shop, and
snack bar concession functions on a contractual basis at the City Park Nine Golf Course.
B. Background
The City of Fort Collins is the owner and operator of the City Park Nine Golf Course
located at 411 South Bryan Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521.
The City’s Golf Division within the Parks Department administers the City Park Nine Golf
Course for the City and desires to grant to a Golf Professional, a contract for services to
manage the golf operations, driving range, pro shop functions, and food and beverage
concessions. The Agreement will be for a one year term beginning January 1, 2019 and
may be renewed for up to four (4) additional one year terms.
The management and supervision of the golf operations, driving range and pro shop
functions include, but are not limited to, the general management of play on the course,
course monitoring (player assistants), operation of the driving range, power golf cart
preparation, return inspection, and rentals, golf lessons/instructions, collection,
accounting, and remittance of City fees and charges, sale of golf merchandise and
services to customers, golf club repair, tournament and league coordination, overall
clubhouse management, clubhouse janitorial services, snack bar concession services,
daily cleaning of all outside entrance areas and golf cart staging area, and all other golf
related operations except for course maintenance.
The Concessionaire provides all employees and volunteers necessary to facilitate the
full and efficient use and management of the golf course operations as described; and
the Concessionaire owns and sells golf merchandise and services, snack bar
concession food and beverages, and operates the driving range through an exclusive
concession granted by the City.
It should be understood that all course monitoring, daily golf cart preparation and
inspection services, and janitorial service costs are to be borne by the Concessionaire
as a part of this contract for services.
In this contract for services, the Concessionaire collects all revenues received at City
Park Nine Golf Course on a daily basis. The Concessionaire accounts for and forwards
to the City all revenues paid to the City generated from green fees, annual passes,
tournament fees and City tournament reservation fees, powered-golf cart rentals,
surcharges, private golf cart usage fees, other reservation fees, and other such fees,
either set by the City or as appropriate.
The Course and History
City Park Nine Golf Course is a regulation size 9-hole golf course situated on 55 acres,
primarily, built as a WPA Project in circa 1940 and was originally operated by the Fort
Collins Golf Associates. The City took over course operations in 1971. The course
plays up to 3,335 yards from the back (blue) tees, 3,029/3,089 yards from the mid
(white) tees, and 2,632 yards from the forward (red) tees, and is a par 36. From 2013-
present, an average of over 17,000 total rounds of golf (18 hole equivalents) were
played, with an average of around 3,180 of those rounds played by annual pass card
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holders and the remainder green fee rounds. Less than 8% percent of the total rounds
were 18-hole rounds. Golf facilities include a short driving range, two practice putting
greens, a practice chipping green and a well-maintained golf course. The club house
building includes a lounge, kitchen, and snack bar area, and a complete service pro
shop where the starter operations are performed. There is also an office and club
repair/storage room.
II. SCOPE OF PROPOSAL
A. Scope of Work
The Concessionaire at the Golf Course shall be a member of the Professional Golfers'
Association of America ("PGA") and either possess a class A member classification or
have PGA Class A member on staff. Concessionaire must exhibit excellent character,
strong managerial skills and exceptional customer service.
The following is a list of specific duties required of the Concessionaire. This list is not all-
inclusive, but does include the most important duties to be performed by the
Concessionaire or those under his/her supervision.
1. Contractor in General
a) Management and scheduling of the golf course operations at the City Park
Nine Golf Course, including but not limited to, the general management of play
on the course and driving range, course monitoring (player assistants
functioning as ranger/marshal), preparation, return inspection, and rental of
City-provided golf carts, golf lessons/instruction, golf club repair and rentals,
tournament and league coordination, and overall use and management of the
clubhouse, including the daily cleaning of all outside entrance areas and
cleanliness of the clubhouse.
b) Timely collection and accounting of City green fees, annual pass fees, gift
certificates, tournament fees, golf cart rental or use fees, Premier card, driving
range fees, employee or player assistant charge fee, City building rentals, and
other fees in the amounts set by the City.
c) Cleaning and daily preparation for customers of City-provided golf carts,
including the daily cleaning of the golf cart staging area.
d) Provision of starters, at least one assistant golf professional, player assistants
(marshals/rangers), janitors, cashiers and other personnel as necessary to
facilitate full and efficient use of the course and other activities at the City Park
Nine Golf Course.
e) Supervise the reservation system and the flow of players onto the Golf Course.
Make every effort to maximize the number of tee time reservations per day of
operation.
f) Operate at his/her sole risk, cost, profit and expense, a service-oriented, well-
provisioned golf pro shop that satisfies the needs of the public.
g) Provide a golf equipment repair service and provide any other facility
necessary to facilitate such repair.
h) Make available and provide for rental to the public pull carts and golf clubs.
i) Generally supervise and maintain a favorable working relationship with all local
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golf associations. Personally provide assistance and support to each
association to meet the reasonable demands of the association. Make every
effort to equitably provide assistance and support to both men's and women's
golf associations.
j) Provide scheduling services and access to the Poudre School District golf
program for both high school and middle school.
2. Golf Professional
a) The Concessionaire shall devote his/her full time and attention as the primary
Golf Professional for the City Park Nine Golf Course during the entire calendar
year. Upon submitting a written request at least three (3) days in advance and
receiving the City's consent, he/she may take up to a total of twenty one (21)
vacation days annually, no more than five of which may be consecutive
between April-September. The City’s expectation is that vacation days will
generally be taken October through March. The Concessionaire may be away
from the Golf Course for the purpose of participating in tournament play or
other golf-related activities, i.e. schools, seminars and demonstrations, to
maintain and/or improve professional status for not more than ten (10) days
between April-September with no more than five (5) of which may be
consecutive days between April-September.
b) Concessionaire shall use his/her best effort to manage the pace of play on the
course. Setting expectations and educating golfers about the time to complete
a round and monitoring the course to enforce compliance are expected.
Utilizing a course starter during periods of heavy use to help manage pace of
play is required.
c) The Concessionaire shall regularly play golf with a number of different
customers to generally promote golf and Golf Course.
d) In periods of heavy play, Concessionaire shall regularly tour the Golf Course to
greet customers and answer questions, monitor the flow of play and generally
inspect the facility. Report any physical course problems or safety issues to the
Golf Operations Manager or designee.
e) The Concessionaire shall serve as the primary monitor (marshal/ranger) at the
Golf Course and maintain the pace of play according to industry standards and
City Policies and Procedures. Player Assistants, after proper training by the
Concessionaire, may also act as course marshals or rangers.
3. Growing the Game
a) Concessionaire shall use his/her best effort to increase rounds played at the
course, the use of carts and the driving range. This includes promoting league
play and tournaments. It also includes providing programs and services to
attract young (junior) golfers, women golfers and dormant golfers to the
course. Efforts could include golf camps, leagues or special events or
programs for these types of golfers, female teaching pros, SNAG Golf, Get
Golf Ready, Right Tees and similar efforts.
• Provide competent golf instruction for all levels of players.
• Plan, organize, administer and participate in the City's junior golf program.
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• Provide, train and supervise assistant Golf Professionals, Player Assistants
(who act as starters, marshals and rangers) and other personnel necessary
to perform requirements set forth in the Concession Agreement.
b) Attend Golf Course Advisory Board meetings and other meetings as required.
c) Represent the City in local PGA section activities and tournaments.
d) Constructively participate in an evaluation of the Concessionaire's operation on
an annual basis.
e) Maintain a close relationship and cooperate with the Golf Course
Superintendent.
f) Retrieve balls from practice range daily or as necessary, wash balls, stock ball
machine, dispense balls to the public and collect range fees. Collect and
account for all golf fees as established by City ordinance. The Concessionaire
does not have the authority to waive any fees owed to the City by a customer
or staff with the exception of the following:
• Issue refunds to an unsatisfied customer.
• City staff, only when authorized within the limit of a written policy
established by the Director of Parks.
• A guest who presents an official City-issued complimentary pass or City-
issued gift certificate.
• PGA golf professionals and GCSAA members.
B. SCOPE OF PRO SHOP AND DRIVING RANGE SERVICES
1. Pro Shop and Driving Range
a) The Concessionaire shall operate a golf pro shop in the clubhouse which shall
stock a variety of golfing equipment (for sale and rent), supplies and related
merchandise in sufficient quantity to meet the demands of customers of the golf
course.
b) The Concessionaire shall provide all merchandise and display fixtures, stock,
supplies and inventory for the shop.
c) The Concessionaire shall operate the driving range. Such operation to include
making equipment and range balls available for use. The City shall provide
replacement range balls as the current inventory of range balls wears out. The
City shall own and maintain the Range Ball Equipment in Exhibit F.
Concessionaire shall retrieve, wash and load range balls in the range ball
dispensing machine as needed to ensure balls are always available for
customers. The City shall be responsible for replacing the range ball dispensing
machine when the parties agree the machine has reached end of life.
d) The Concessionaire may retrieve and own any abandoned golf balls at City
Park Nine Golf Course.
2. Merchandise Quality, Price Control.
Concessionaire acknowledges the desire and obligation of City to provide the public
and the golfer high quality merchandise and a high level of public service. Therefore,
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Concessionaire agrees to offer for sale from the clubhouse only high quality
merchandise at prices not to exceed the prices customarily charged for similar
merchandise in high quality Fort Collins area operations. If, in the opinion of the City,
the selection of items offered is inadequate, if the merchandise is not of high quality,
if any of the prices, charges and rates are excessive, or if any of the items are found
to be objectionable for display and/or sale in a public facility, a representative of the
City shall meet and confer with Concessionaire regarding such matters, but
Concessionaire acknowledges that the City's determination as to same shall be
conclusive. Failure of Concessionaire to correct, rectify or modify its prices or quality
within five (5) days of being advised in writing to do so shall be cause for default.
Concessionaire shall not offer for sale gift certificates, vouchers, punch cards, or
other similar services, except to the extent the same are restricted and limited in
duration to one year or less.
3. Use of the Clubhouse.
The Concessionaire shall use any and all parts of the clubhouse and designated
areas of the golf cart storage building, hereinafter collectively referred to as
"clubhouse," for the purpose of operating the concessions and for other incidental
purposes only. The clubhouse shall not be used for any other purpose without the
prior written consent of City.
4. Maintenance and Repairs
a) The City shall be responsible to maintain and repair the interior and exterior of
the clubhouse. The City shall not in any way be liable to the Concessionaire for
failure to make repairs unless the Concessionaire has previously notified the
City in writing of a need for such repairs, and the City has failed to commence
and complete said repairs within a reasonable period of time following receipt of
the notification.
b) The Concessionaire shall be liable for and shall reimburse the City for the cost
of any repairs or damage caused by any act or negligence of the
Concessionaire or its agents or employees.
c) The Concessionaire shall secure the retail pro shop area and shall provide
janitorial services to that area, keeping it clean and in good sanitary condition as
required by the ordinances, regulations and statutes of the City of Fort Collins,
County of Larimer and State of Colorado and this Agreement.
d) The Concessionaire shall neither hold nor attempt to hold the City liable for any
injury or damage, either proximate or remote, occasioned through or caused by
defective electrical wiring or the breaking or stoppage of plumbing or sewage in
or upon the clubhouse, whether said breakage or stoppage results from freezing
or otherwise.
e) The Concessionaire shall not permit nor suffer the clubhouse or the walls
thereof to be endangered by overloading nor permit it to be used for any
purpose which would render the insurance thereon void or insurance risks more
hazardous without prior written consent of the City, which consent may be
conditioned upon the Concessionaire obtaining additional specific insurance
coverage for such more hazardous risks.
5. Alterations and Improvements
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a) All alterations, additions, improvements or changes to the clubhouse by the
Concessionaire subsequent to the commencement of the term shall be subject
to the prior written approval of the City.
b) The City reserves the right, from time to time (without invalidating or modifying
this Agreement), to make alterations, changes and additions to the land and
improvements of which the clubhouse forms a part.
c) The Concessionaire hereby indemnifies and agrees to hold the City harmless
from all liens, claims or charges on account of any alterations, additions,
improvements or changes to the clubhouse by Concessionaire.
d) At the end of the term of this Agreement, all fixtures, equipment, additions and
alterations, except trade fixtures installed by the Concessionaire, shall be and
remain the property of the City. Provided, however, the City shall have the
option to require the Concessionaire to remove any or all such fixtures,
equipment, additions and alterations and restore the clubhouse to the condition
that existed immediately prior to such change and installation, normal wear and
tear excepted, all at the Concessionaire's cost and expense. All such work shall
be done in a good and workmanlike manner and shall consist of new materials
unless otherwise agreed to by the City.
6. Credit Card Billing System
The City and the bank handling the City's banking services will allow the
Concessionaire to use the City's credit card billing system for the collection of all City
fees and charges, as well as for specified Golf Professional/Concession fees, with
the Concessionaire paying for their share of said service, and at the rate established
by the City.
C. SNACK BAR / CONCESSIONS OPERATION
The Concessionaire is expected to provide at least minimum food and beverage Services
at City Park Nine Golf Course, which may include vending machines for soft drinks, self-
service coolers, candy, coffee, chips, cold sandwiches, packaged food, and the sale of
beer, wine and alcoholic beverages; and the operation of a food and beverage cart to
serve these products on the course. In addition, the Concessionaire may utilize catering
companies to come in for special events, or authorize private parties using the City Park
Nine Golf Course to utilize catering companies for their special events at the course. The
Concessionaire may utilize all of the City-owned Inventory of Snack Bar/Restaurant
Equipment noted in the attached
D. GOLF PROFESSIONAL/CONCESSIONAIRE FEES, REVENUES, AND PAYMENTS
The City desires a revenue share arrangement whereby the Concessionaire will be
paid on a mutually agreed upon percent of the gross revenue received by the City
from greens fees, cart rentals and the driving range produced by the course annually.
A summary of City Park Nine Golf Course’s revenue for the last five years follows:
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5 YEAR GROSS REVENUE SUMMARY
Revenue
Source 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 YTD
Green Fees $476,342 $522,340 $523,846 $527,271 $513,328 $475,160
Cart Fees $71,632 $81,135 $84,393 $84,655 $94,057 $86,732
Driving Range $65,055 $63,463 $71,914 $69,350 $69,615 $65,575
Total $613,029 $666,938 $680,153 $681,276 $677,000 $627,467
The Concessionaire will keep all non-City revenues generated from the sale of golf
merchandise, golf instructions/lessons, pull cart rentals, tournament service fees, golf
club cleaning, and rental and repair. The Concessionaire shall be the owner of all
merchandise, rental clubs, club repair equipment, and pull carts.
For details regarding fees, revenues and payments please see the attached Golf
Services and Concessions Agreement. The City intends to use the agreement
incorporated in this RFP as the basis for negotiations with the selected
Professional.
E. Anticipated Schedule
The following represents the City’s target schedule for the RFP. The City reserves the
right to amend the target schedule at any time.
• RFP issuance: October 15, 2018
• Question deadline: 5:00 PM MST on October 26, 2018
• Proposal due date: 3:00 MST (our clock) on November 7, 2018
• Interviews (tentative): Week of November 26, 2018
• Award of Contract (tentative): Week of December 3, 2018
• Contract Effective Date: January 1, 2019
F. Interviews
In addition to submitting a written proposal, the top-rated Concessionaires may be
interviewed by the RFP assessment team and asked to participate in an oral presentation
to provide an overview of the company, approach to the project and to address questions.
G. Subcontractors
Concessionaires will be responsible for identifying any subcontractors in their proposal.
Please note that the City will contract solely with the awarded Concessionaire; therefore,
subcontractors will be the responsibility of the Concessionaire.
H. Fees, Licenses, Permits
The successful Concessionaire shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses,
fees or permits without additional expense to the City. All equipment shall be properly
licensed and insured, carry the appropriate permits and be placarded as required by law.
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I. Laws and Regulations
The Concessionaire agrees to comply fully with all applicable local, State of Colorado and
Federal laws and regulations and municipal ordinances.
J. Invoicing and Payment
The City will invoice the Concessionaire monthly for the Concessionaire’s share of credit
card fees. These invoices should be paid within 15 days of receiving the invoice.
The Concessionaire will submit a Golf Pro Reimbursement Form through the City’s deposit
process, as needed when the daily deposit requires a reimbursement to the
Concessionaire due to the lack of sufficient cash received for the day to cover the
Concessionaire’s share of revenue. These payments will be made to the Concessionaire
in the City’s next payment processing period. Payments are processed weekly and will be
electronically transferred to the Concessionaire on the Friday of the payment week if a
reimbursement is requested.
The Fee for Services will be paid to the Concessionaire in advance monthly installments
on the first Friday of each month based on the Concessionaire’s agreed upon percentage
of the five-year average gross revenue received by the City from greens fees, cart rentals
and the driving range produced by the course, less 5%. By the first Friday of February of
the following year, the City shall pay the Concessionaire the difference between the
amount paid by the City to the Concessionaire in the prior year and the actual amount due
the Concessionaire for the prior year from the agreed upon percentage of actual revenues
earned at the course for the year. If the Concessionaire was overpaid, the Concessionaire
will be required to reimburse the City for the amount overpaid by the first Friday of
February.
III. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL
For this section, Concessionaires are required to provide detailed written responses to the
following items in the order outlined below. The responses shall be considered technical offers
of what Concessionaires propose to provide and shall be incorporated in the contract award
as deemed appropriate by the City. A proposal that does not include all the information
required may be deemed non-responsive and subject to rejection.
Responses must include all the items in the order listed below. It is suggested that the
Concessionaires include each of the City’s questions with their response immediately
following the question.
The City of Fort Collins shall not reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation and
presentation of their proposal. No person, firm or corporation shall make or file more than one
proposal for this contract for services.
A. Cover Letter
The Cover Letter should highlight the Concessionaire’s business and background and any
unique aspects or benefits the Concessionaire would bring to the City Park Nine Golf
Course.
Indicate your availability to participate in the interviews/demonstrations on the proposed
dates as stated in the Schedule section.
B. Signed Vendor Statement
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C. Completed Proposal Questionnaire
Please answer all seven questions concisely but with sufficient detail. The total length of
your completed Questionnaire is limited to a maximum of seven (7) double sided or
fourteen (14) single sided 8 ½ x 11” pages. Font shall be a minimum of 10 Arial and
margins are limited to no less than .5” for sides and top/bottom. Extended page sizes,
such as 11” x 17”, count as a single page. Please, no embedded documents.
Questionnaires that do not conform to these requirements may be rejected.
D. Resume
E. Additional Information
Concessionaires may include an additional one (1) double sided or two (2) single-sided
pages of information that Concessionaire considers relevant for consideration that was
not addressed in the Questionnaire.
Exceptions to the Scope of Services and City Agreement (a sample of which is
attached in Section VI) shall be documented.
IV. REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
A. Proposal and Interview Criteria
An inter-disciplinary RFP Review Committee, composed of members from the City of Fort
Collins Golf Advisory Board, City’s Golf Division/Parks Department staff, City’s Purchasing
staff, and others will review all written proposals. Using a point evaluation system for
grading each proposal, the committee will rank each proposal.
The top ranked proposers may be interviewed by the Committee, and the Committee will
rank the interviews using criteria and potential questions regarding background and
experience of the Concessionaire and staff, the ability of the Concessionaire to operate in
accordance with the RFP and attached Golf Professional and Concession Agreement,
and the financial circumstances of the proposal including ability to perform and cost to the
City.
B. Written Proposal Evaluation
Respondents will be evaluated on their written answers to the seven questions set forth in
the Proposal Questionnaire. A rating scale shall be from 1 to 5, with 1 being a poor rating,
3 being an average rating, and 5 being an outstanding rating. Each of the seven questions
shall have a “weighting factor” noted by each question.
C. Reference Evaluation Criteria
Prior to award, the Project Manager will check references using the following criteria.
Negative responses from references may impact the award determination.
CRITERIA STANDARD QUESTIONS
Overall Performance Would you hire this Concessionaire again? Did they
show the skills required by this project?
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Timetable
Was the original Scope of Work completed within the
specified time? Were interim deadlines met in a
timely manner?
Completeness
Was the Concessionaire responsive to client needs;
did the Concessionaire anticipate problems? Were
problems solved quickly and effectively?
Budget Was the original Scope of Work completed within the
project budget?
Job Knowledge
If a study, did it meet the Scope of Work?
If Concessionaire administered a construction
contract, was the project functional upon completion
and did it operate properly? Were problems
corrected quickly and effectively?
The City also reserves the right to perform a background screening of the top ranked
individual/firm. If the references and background screening are acceptable, an
Agreement will be awarded to the highest ranked firm/individual subject to contract
negotiations.
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V. CONCESSIONAIRE STATEMENT
Concessionaire hereby acknowledges receipt of the City of Fort Collins Request for Proposal
and acknowledges that it has read and agrees to be fully bound by all of the terms, conditions
and other provisions set forth in the RFP. Additionally, Concessionaire hereby makes the
following representations to City:
a. All of the statements and representations made in this proposal are true to the best of the
Concessionaire’s knowledge and belief.
b. Concessionaire commits that it is able to meet the terms provided in this proposal.
c. This proposal is a firm and binding offer, for a period of 90 days from the date hereof.
d. Concessionaire further agrees that the method of award is acceptable.
e. Concessionaire also agrees to complete the proposed Agreement with the City of Fort
Collins within 30 days of notice of award. If contract is not completed and signed within
30 days, City reserves the right to cancel and award to the next highest rated firm.
f. Concessionaire acknowledge receipt of addenda.
Firm Name:
Physical Address:
Remit to Address:
Phone:
Name of Authorized Agent of Firm:
Signature of Authorized Agent:
Primary Contact for Project:
Title: Email Address:
Phone: Cell Phone:
NOTE: CONCESSIONAIRE STATEMENT IS TO BE SIGNED & RETURNED WITH YOUR
PROPOSAL.
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VI. PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Question 1 What are your qualifications and personal unique attributes do you bring
to the City that relate to your performance of our defined services?
(Weighting Value of 3.0)
Question 2 What qualifications will you require of your assistant(s), other employees
and player assistants? Please outline your staffing plans for peak,
transitional, and off- season times.
(Weighting Value of 2.0)
Question 3 What conditions, needs or requirements do you see at City Park Nine
Golf Course, and how will you deal with them (i.e., marketing strategy,
niche customers, maintenance staff, special issues, etc.)?
(Weighting Value of 1.0)
Question 4 What are your plans and related strengths and weaknesses to operate
the City Park Nine Golf Course, Pro Shop and Driving Range with regards
to: A. Merchandise; B. Services Offered; C. Customer Services; D.
Teaching?
(Weighting Value of 3.0)
Question 5 How do you plan to finance your operation, both initially and through the
year 2019?
(Weighting Value of 2.0)
Question 6 With regard to course monitoring (rangering/marshaling) and maintaining
an acceptable pace of play, outline specifically what program you will
implement? Also, how much will you (as resident pro) be involved?
(Weighting Value of 1.0)
Question 7 What is your proposed gross revenue share percentage for green fees,
cart fees and driving range?
(Weighting Value of 5.0)
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VII. 2018 FEES & RATES
Green Fees Non-Prime Time Twilight
9 holes $19.00 $16.00
9 holes (ages 17 & and under) $14.00 $16.00
9 holes (ages 60+) $17.00 $16.00
18 holes $35.00 -
18 holes (ages 17 & and under) $26.00 -
18 holes (ages 60+) $30.00 -
Golf Club Rental Non-Prime Time Twilight
9 holes $ 12.00 $ 12.00
18 holes $ 20.00 $ 20.00
3 Wheel Push Cart Rental Non-Prime Time Twilight
9 holes $ 3.00 $ 3.00
18 holes $ 6.00 $ 6.00
Golf Cart Rental
9 holes single rider
Any Time
$10.00
18 holes single rider $16.00
All times are considered non-prime time.
Twilight - Carts are not available and tee times are not reserved (first come, first served)
March through October 1 1/2 hours before published sunset
November thru February 2 hours before published sunset
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IX. SCORECARD
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X. SAMPLE AGREEMENT (FOR REFERENCE ONLY – DO NOT SIGN )
GOLF SERVICES AND CONCESSION AGREEMENT
This Golf Services and Concession Agreement, hereinafter called the "Agreement," is made and
entered into as of the day of , 20 , by and between THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS, COLORADO, a municipal corporation, whose principal offices are at 300 LaPorte
Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521, hereinafter called "City," and , whose principal
offices are at , hereinafter called "Concessionaire", regarding certain services to be
provided at the City Park Nine Golf Course located at 411 South Bryan Avenue, Fort Collins, CO
80521. (the "Golf Course").
WITNESETH:
ARTICLE 1 Golf Services
Concessionaire agrees to provide golf services in accordance with the Scope of Golf Services
description, attached as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference ("Golf Services"),
such services to be provided primarily by the Concessionaire.
ARTICLE 2 Grant of Pro Ship and Driving Range Concession
2.1 The City grants and Concessionaire accepts the responsibility of operating a Golf Pro
Shop and Driving Range Concession in accordance with the Scope of Pro Shop and
Driving Range Services description attached as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by
this reference ("Pro Shop and Driving Range Services").
2.2 The City grants and Concessionaire accepts the responsibility of operating a kitchen and
snack bar area and using such facilities as appropriate to provide refreshment services,
including food, non-alcoholic beverages, licensed alcoholic beverages, and related
services to the public at the Golf Course, in accordance with the Scope of Snack Bar
Concessions description attached as Exhibit “C” and incorporated herein by this reference
(“Snack Bar Services”).
ARTICLE 3 Concession Space
For the purposes of this Agreement, the "Concession Space" shall mean any and all parts of the
pro shop and clubhouse building at the Golf Course.
ARTICLE 4 Concessionaire's Use of the Concession Space
4.1 In General. Subject to other limitations expressed in this Agreement, the City grants to
Concessionaire the right to exclusive use of the Concession Space and the right to use
in common with others the public areas of the Golf Course, in conjunction with its
operations under this Agreement, in such spaces and manner as may be prescribed by
the City.
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4.2 Smoking Prohibited. Pursuant to the Fort Collins City Code, smoking is prohibited on City
Park Nine Golf Course. The Concessionaire shall inform persons violating this provision
of the applicable law and request their compliance.
4.3 Restriction on Items Offered for Sale. In no event shall Concessionaire offer for sale or
otherwise supply smoking instruments or tobacco at the Golf Course.
4.4 Compliance with Applicable Law. The Concessionaire agrees to comply fully with all
applicable state and federal laws and regulations and municipal ordinances, as well as all
rules, regulations, policies, and procedures adopted by the City.
ARTICLE 5 Rights of Ingress and Egress
5.1 In General. The Concessionaire shall have the right of ingress and egress to and from the
Concession Space for Concessionaire's employees, agents and invitees to the extent
reasonably necessary in connection with the conduct of Concessionaire's business under
this Agreement. Areas designated as restricted areas by the City shall be excluded.
5.2 Closures. The City may, at any time, temporarily or permanently, close or consent to or
request the closing of any roadway or any other way at, in or near the Golf Course,
presently or hereafter used as such, so long as reasonable and safe means of ingress
and egress remains available to Concessionaire.
ARTICLE 6 Undertakings of Concessionaire
6.1 Service. Concessionaire agrees:
6.1.1 The Concessionaire shall furnish and pay for all equipment, except as otherwise
provided by the City pursuant to Article 10, all goods, labor, transportation,
supervision and services necessary to provide services in accordance with this
Agreement.
6.1.2 Concessionaire acknowledges the desire and obligation of the City to provide a
high level of service to the public. Therefore, Concessionaire agrees to offer for
sale from the Concession Space only high quality food and beverages and other
appropriate merchandise and products. If, in the opinion of the City, the selection
of items offered is inadequate or not of high quality or if any of the items are found
to be objectionable for display and/or sale in a public facility, the items shall be
removed or replaced as required by the City. The City Representative shall meet
and confer with Concessionaire regarding such matters. However,
Concessionaire acknowledges that the City's determination as to the same shall
be conclusive. Failure of Concessionaire to correct, rectify or modify its quality
within five (5) days of being advised in writing to do so shall be cause for default.
6.1.3 Concessionaire warrants that all Golf Services and related responsibilities
performed under this Agreement shall be performed with the highest degree of
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competence and care and in accordance with the highest modern professional
golfing and management standards in leading golf clubs and golf courses.
6.1.4 Personal Services. It is understood that the City enters into this Agreement based
on the special abilities of the Concessionaire and that this Agreement shall be
considered as an agreement for his/her personal services. Accordingly, the
Concessionaire shall neither assign any responsibilities nor delegate any duties
designated to the Golf Professional/Concessionaire under this Agreement to any
other person without the prior written consent of the City, and as otherwise set
forth in Article 15.
6.1.5 During the peak season, April 1 through September 1, the Concessionaire is
expected to work six (6) days a week. Concessionaire shall provide in writing, as
requested in writing by the City, a weekly schedule of Concessionaire’s time spent
performing duties at the Golf Course.
6.2 Hours of Operation. Subject to the exception for inclement weather expressed below, the
Concessionaire will be required to provide services under this Agreement as follows:
A. During the months of April, May, June, July, August and September, from at least 6:00
A.M. through sundown (or later if golfers remain on the course);
B. During the months of October, November, December, January, February and March,
from at least 8:00 A.M. to sundown (or later if golfers remain on the course);
C. Exceptions to the daily schedule may be made, subject to the consent of the City, if
closing is dictated by weather and/or course play.
6.3 Special Events Option. Concessionaire shall have the option, upon request by the City,
but shall not be obligated, to provide luncheons or other meals for special occasions,
including but not limited to association meetings and tournaments. In the event such a
request is made, and Concessionaire elects not to provide such services, the City may
make use of the Concession space to provide food and beverage services through other
means, provided, however, that the City will make reasonable efforts to minimize the
disruption to Concessionaire’s operations that may result.
6.4 Concessionaire Personnel. Concessionaire shall control the conduct and demeanor of its
agents and employees. Concessionaire agrees to supply and require its employees to
wear staff shirts and to wear or carry badges or other suitable means of identification, the
form for which shall be subject to prior and continuing approval of the City.
6.4.1 The Concessionaire agrees to provide to the City at all times a current list of
employees, player assistants, and other representatives or agents of the
Concessionaire that will be working on behalf of the Concessionaire in providing
services to the City under this Agreement. The Concessionaire shall keep a written
record of all hours worked by player assistants and provide this information to the
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City on a monthly basis or upon request. The Concessionaire and the City
acknowledge and agree that certain services provided by Concessionaire will
require that employees, player assistants, and other representatives or agents of
the Concessionaire act in positions of trust which will entail the handling of and
accounting for funds of the City and City property, or direct contact with youth and
members of the general public. Accordingly, Concessionaire agrees to conduct,
prior to acceptance of employment, background screening of all employees,
player assistants, and other representatives or agents of the Concessionaire at
the Concessionaire’s expense.
6.4.2 In the event that a background check, or any other information available to the
Concessionaire or the City, raises questions about the trustworthiness, fitness for
provision of services under this Agreement, competency or suitability of any
individual for a position of trust of any kind, including handling of funds, City
equipment or property, or working with youths or other members of the general
public, such individual shall not be employed or allowed to act as a player assistant
in connection with the services or activities required or permitted under this
Agreement.
6.4.3 In the event the City has concerns regarding the trustworthiness, fitness for
provision of services under this Agreement, competence or suitability of any
individual for a position of trust of any kind, or concerning conduct, demeanor or
competence of any employee or player assistant of the Concessionaire, the
Concessionaire shall immediately take all lawful steps to remove or otherwise
address to the City's reasonable satisfaction the cause of the objection or to
remove such individual from the performance of any services provided hereunder.
6.4.4 The following constitute unacceptable personal conduct that the parties
acknowledge and agree shall be subject to reasonable objection by the City. The
parties acknowledge this list is not meant to be exhaustive, and other conduct not
listed in this Section may be determined by the City to reasonably impair
Concessionaire's ability to provide satisfactory services under this Agreement, and
may also give rise to a reasonable objection by the City to which Concessionaire
shall be expected to respond as set forth herein. In the event the Concessionaire,
or anyone providing services for the Concessionaire commits any of the following
examples of unacceptable conduct, or fails or refuses to take reasonable action to
correct such conduct by any person providing services for or on behalf of
Concessionaire hereunder, the City may give Concessionaire notice of violation
and proceed in the manner as set forth in Section 17.1.9.
A. Commission or conviction of a felony, or of any crime involving moral turpitude;
B. Theft or misuse of City money or property;
C. Harassment of, or discrimination against, any individual based on race,
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religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability, including any
breach of the terms set forth in Exhibit C, attached hereto;
D. Falsification, unauthorized use or destruction of City records, reports or other
data or information belonging to the City;
E. Abusive or threatening treatment of any person, including, but not limited to
physical or verbal confrontation;
F. Using, consuming, possessing, having in the body or distributing alcohol
(except in the normal performance of concession services) or controlled
substances during working time;
G. Destruction, loss or abuse of City property;
H. Unauthorized use of City equipment or property for personal use; or
I. Possessing or maintaining sexually explicit materials on City property;
J. Failure to meet the City’s performance expectations.
6.4. Prohibition Against Employing Illegal Aliens. Pursuant to Section 8-17.5-101, C.R.S., et.
seq., Concessionaire represents and agrees that:
6.4.1. As of the date of this Agreement:
A. Concessionaire does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien
who will perform work under this Agreement; and
B. Concessionaire will participate in either the e-Verify program created in Public
Law 208, 104th Congress, as amended, and expanded in Public Law 156,
108th Congress, as amended, administered by the United States Department
of Homeland Security (the “e-Verify Program”) or the Department Program (the
“Department Program”), an employment verification program established
pursuant to Section 8-17.5-102(5)(c) C.R.S. in order to confirm the
employment eligibility of all newly hired employees to perform work under this
Agreement.
6.4.2. Concessionaire shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to
perform work under this Agreement or knowingly enter into a contract with a
subcontractor that knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien to perform
work under this Agreement.
6.4.3. Concessionaire is prohibited from using the e-Verify Program or Department
Program procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants
while this Agreement is being performed.
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6.4.4. If Concessionaire obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work
under this Agreement knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien,
Concessionaire shall:
A. Notify such subcontractor and the City within three days that Concessionaire
has actual knowledge that the subcontractor is employing or contracting with
an illegal alien; and
B. Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of
receiving the notice required pursuant to this section the subcontractor does
not cease employing or contracting with the illegal alien; except that
Concessionaire shall not terminate the contract with the subcontractor if during
such three days the subcontractor provides information to establish that the
subcontractor has not knowingly employed or contracted with an illegal alien.
6.4.5. Concessionaire shall comply with any reasonable request by the Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment (the “Department”) made in the course of
an investigation that the Department undertakes or is undertaking pursuant to the
authority established in Subsection 8-17.5-102 (5), C.R.S.
6.4.6. If Concessionaire violates any provision of this Agreement pertaining to the duties
imposed by Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S. the City may terminate this
Agreement. If this Agreement is so terminated, Concessionaire shall be liable for
actual and consequential damages to the City arising out of Concessionaire’s
violation of Subsection 8-17.5-102, C.R.S.
6.4.7. The City will notify the Office of the Secretary of State if Concessionaire violates
this provision of this Agreement and the City terminates the Agreement for such
breach.
6.5 Statements, Recordkeeping and Audits. Concessionaire shall keep books and records of
the business, including an accounting of all revenue and expenses of the concession
operation, in accordance with good accounting practice and in such form as is satisfactory
to the City. The Concessionaire hereby grants to the City the right to audit
Concessionaire's books and records for its operation at the Golf Course and agrees to
make available to the City, or its authorized representative, at any time, Monday through
Friday inclusive, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., at the offices of the City
or the Golf Course, at the City's election, all records, books and relevant related
information as may be required for audit purposes.
6.5.1 Annual financial statements are required to be filed with the City representative on
or before April 15th
for the prior year.
6.6 Physical Interference. Concessionaire shall not do, nor permit to be done, anything which
may interfere with the effectiveness or accessibility of the drainage system, sewerage
system, fire protection system, sprinkler system, alarm system and fire hydrants and
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hoses, if any, installed or located in the Concession Area or elsewhere at the Golf Course.
6.7 Taxes. Concessionaire agrees to pay all local, state and federal social security,
unemployment insurance, sales, use, personal property, possessory interest, and other
taxes, assessments and payments-in-lieu which, during the term of this Agreement or any
extension hereof, may become a lien of which may be levied or charged by the State,
County, City of Fort Collins or other tax-levying body upon or with respect to the
Concession Space or the Golf Course, upon any taxable interest acquired by the
Concessionaire in this Agreement, or any taxable possessory right which Concessionaire
may have in or to the Concession Space or facilities or the improvements thereon, by
reason of Concessionaire's occupancy or use thereof, or otherwise, as well as all taxes
on taxable property, real or personal, owned by Concessionaire or taxes on
Concessionaire's operations or activities in or about the Concession Space or elsewhere
at City Park Nine Golf Course. However, except as otherwise permitted by this
Agreement, no charges, fees or taxes of any nature shall be imposed by the City solely
upon Concessionaire for exercising any right or privilege granted by the City to
Concessionaire in this Agreement with respect to the use of the Concession Space.
Nothing herein shall prevent Concessionaire from protesting, through due process, any
taxes levied.
6.8 Licenses. Concessionaire agrees to obtain and pay for all licenses necessary in
connection with its operation.
6.8.1 Any such licenses held by the Concessionaire in connection with this Agreement
shall be surrendered by the Concessionaire upon termination of this Agreement.
6.8.2 Upon Concessionaire's surrender of all licenses and acquisition of new licenses
by such replacement Concessionaire as the City may select, the City shall
reimburse Concessionaire for such proportional amount of the cost of the license
as may be attributable to any remaining period which may exist from the date of
Concessionaire's surrender to license expiration.
6.8.3 For the purpose of the Optional Premise Liquor License, the “premises” shall be
defined to include the Concession Space and adjacent outdoor patio, and the
entire golf course grounds of City Park nine Golf Course.
ARTICLE 7 Term
7.1 Period. The term of this Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2019 and unless
terminated sooner, shall expire on December 31, 2019. This Agreement shall be
automatically renewed for up to four (4) additional one (1) year terms unless the
Concessionaire is in default beyond any applicable cure period or unless one party serves
written notice to the other party of its intention to terminate the Agreement, provided such
written notice must be served at least ninety (90) days prior to the anniversary date of the
Agreement.
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7.2 Holding Over. In the event that the Concessionaire, or its successor in interest, if any,
shall remain beyond the term set forth herein, although no right to remain is given by this
Article, it is the intention of the parties and it is hereby agreed that a right of use from
month-to-month shall then arise subject to all provisions and conditions of this Agreement
in connection with such right, except that the City shall have the sole right to determine
reasonable fees for any holdover period.
ARTICLE 8 Fee For Services/Fee For Conducting Business
8.1 Fee for Services. As payment for performance of Golf Services, the Concessionaire shall
be paid percent of gross revenue received by the City from greens fees, cart rentals
and the driving range produced by the course annually. Annual pass revenue will be
allocated to the course at the end of the year based on annual pass rounds played at the
course. Premier Card revenue will be allocated to the course based on actual use of the
card at the course discounted by the amount of discount provided by the Premier Card.
The Fee for Services fee will be paid in monthly installments on the first Friday of each
month in advance based on the annual average of the gross revenue received by the City
from greens fees, cart rentals and the driving range produced by the course over the past
five years, less 5%. The five (5) year average gross revenue calculation is in the below
Table 1. Beginning January 1st, the Concessionaire’s monthly installment for year 1 of
the Contract will be $ as calculated in the below Table 2. By the first Friday of
February of the following year, the City shall pay the Concessionaire the difference
between the amount paid by the City to the Concessionaire in the prior year and
percent of revenue received by the City from greens fees, cart rentals and the driving
range produced by the course in the prior year, if any. If the amount paid by the City to
the Concessionaire in the prior year exceeds percent of the gross revenue received by
the City from greens fees, cart rentals and the driving range from the course for the prior
year, the Concessionaire shall pay the difference to the City within 30 days of being
notified of the amount due.
Table 1
5 YEAR GROSS REVENUE SUMMARY
Revenue Source 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Average
Green Fees $476,342 $522,340 $523,846 $527,271 $513,328 $475,160
Cart Fees 71,632 81,135 84,393 84,655 94,057 86,732
Driving Range 65,055 63,463 71,914 69,350 69,615 65,575
Total $613,029 $666,938 $680,153 $681,276 $677,000 $627,467
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Table 2
Description Calculation
5 Year Average Gross Revenue $
% Gross Revenue (Annual Fee for Services) $
95% of Annual Fee for Services $
Monthly Installment Calculation for 12 Months $
8.2 Additional Income. All fees and other income received through the operation of the pro
shop, the sale of merchandise, golf lessons/instruction, tournament service fees, pull cart
rental, golf club repair, the rental of equipment owned by the Concessionaire, and food
and beverage fees shall be retained by Concessionaire. Concessionaire shall provide
written records of such income upon request by the City.
8.3 Interest on Past Due Amounts. Concessionaire shall pay interest on all past due amounts
at the rate of eighteen percent (18%) per annum from the due date, until paid.
8.4 Method of Payment. Payment for fees due to the City under Article 8 shall be by check or
money order payable to the order of "City of Fort Collins - Golf" and shall be mailed or
personally delivered to the City of Fort Collins Golf Services Office, 215 N. Mason Street,
PO Box 580, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80522.
ARTICLE 9 Utilities, Maintenance and Janitorial Duties
9.1 Utilities. The City shall pay all charges for water, storm water, sewer, gas, trash collection,
recycling, basic clubhouse security system services, and electric services to the
Concession Space. The Concessionaire shall pay for telephone service, any Pro Shop
televisions, cable or satellite services, or expanded security services. Concessionaire is
responsible for any cable/satellite TV charges.
9.2 Maintenance and Repair. The City shall maintain and repair the Concession Space and
City equipment and fixtures (defined in Article 10). Concessionaire shall submit all
requests for repairs or maintenance to the City Representative. Notwithstanding anything
to the contrary contained herein, the City shall not in any way be liable to the
Concessionaire for failure to make repairs as herein specifically required of it unless the
Concessionaire has previously notified the City in writing of a need for such repairs, and
the City has failed to commence and complete said repairs within a reasonable period of
time following receipt of the Concessionaire's written notification.
9.2.1 The Concessionaire shall neither hold nor attempt to hold the City liable for any
injury or damage, either approximate or remote, occasioned through or caused by
defective electrical wiring or the breaking or stoppage of plumbing or sewage upon
the Concession Space, whether said breakage or stoppage results from freezing
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or otherwise.
9.3 Cleaning and Janitorial. The Concessionaire shall keep the Concession Space and its
fixtures clean and in good sanitary condition as required by the ordinances, resolutions,
policies, statutes, and health, sanitary and police regulations of the City of Fort Collins,
County of Larimer, and State of Colorado.
9.3.1 Concessionaire shall thoroughly clean the entire Concession Space, including all
equipment and fixtures, whether provided by the City or Concessionaire, and the
floors, counters and carpet at least once prior to, once during and a third time after
the close of the April through September golf season. Contactor shall schedule
inspections with the City representative after scheduled cleaning and provide all
receipts associated with cleaning work.
9.3.2 Concessionaire is responsible for the ongoing cleanliness of the Concession
Space in order to provide a clean and orderly appearance for golfers and the
public, including but not limited to, chairs, windows, patio, floor areas and
removing trash accumulations to designated trash containers.
9.3.3 The City shall provide daily cleaning services for the clubhouse restrooms. The
Concessionaire shall maintain clean and orderly restrooms in the Concession
Space throughout operating hours including restocking supplies and emergency
cleaning as necessary.
9.3.4 Concessionaire shall be responsible for the daily cleaning of all outside entrances
to the concession space, as well as the daily cleaning of the golf cart staging area.
Concessionaire is responsible for snow removal from pathways leading to the
Concession Space when the course is open.
ARTICLE 10 Acceptance and Trade Fixtures
10.1 Concession Space, City Equipment and Fixtures. In addition to the Concession Space,
the City shall provide the following:
10.1.1 Existing equipment as listed on Exhibit "E", attached hereto and made a part
hereof;
10.1.2 Lighting fixtures for general area illumination;
10.1.3 Heat and air conditioning;
10.1.4 Pro shop counters, storage units and safe; and
10.1.5 One cash register and/or computerized system, and credit card machine for use
by Concessionaire in connection with performance of services and sales under
this Agreement.
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10.1.6 Pro Shop Carpeting.
10.2 Acceptance. On the date of commencement of this Agreement, Concessionaire shall
acknowledge that it accepts the Concession Space as well as any City equipment and
fixtures "as is."
10.3 Installation of Equipment and Trade Fixtures. Except for the items listed on Exhibit "F",
attached hereto and made a part hereof, no equipment, trade fixtures, signs or other
personal property used by Concessionaire in its business, whether or not attached to the
Concession Space or any Improvements thereon, shall be installed without the prior
written approval of the City.
10.4 Removal of Equipment, Trade Fixtures. Concessionaire shall have the right at any time
during the term of this Agreement or upon termination and within thirty (30) days
thereafter, to remove all trade fixtures, equipment and other personal property owned by
Concessionaire, subject to any valid lien the City may have thereon. Any property not so
removed by Concessionaire upon termination shall become a part of the realty on which
it is located, and title thereto shall vest in the City.
10.5 Title to Improvements. Upon installation or erection of Improvements by Concessionaire,
such Improvements (but excluding any of Concessionaire's personal property and trade
fixtures which are attached or affixed thereto) shall become a part of the realty upon which
they are erected, and title thereto shall vest in the City. Upon vesting, the Improvements
become part of the Concession Space and are subject to the terms applicable to the
Concession Space within this Agreement.
10.6 Applicable Law. All Improvements and all trade fixtures, equipment or other personal
property installed by Concessionaire shall be subject to and conform in all respects to the
applicable statutes, ordinances, building codes, sign codes, rules and regulations of all
governmental agencies which have jurisdiction over such matters.
ARTICLE 11 Damage by Concessionaire
Concessionaire shall be liable for and shall repair, replace or cause to be repaired or replaced
within fifteen (15) days after occurrence, any damage to the Concession Space, or to City's
property, equipment and fixtures (defined in Article 10) caused by Concessionaire, its board
members, officers, agents, employees or anyone acting under its direction and control, ordinary
wear and tear excepted. All repairs or replacements shall be made promptly and when necessary
and shall be in a quality and of a class at least equal to the original.
ARTICLE 12 Total or Partial Destruction
12.1 Concession Space or Other Major Component Rendered Untenantable. In case, during
the term of this Agreement, the Concession Space, Golf Course or any principal part of
any one of them shall be destroyed or shall be so damaged by fire, flood, or other casualty
so as to be rendered untenantable or unusable as determined by the City:
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12.1.1 Then, in such event, at the option of the City or Concessionaire, the term hereby
created shall cease; and this Agreement shall become null and void from the date
of such damage or destruction; and Concessionaire shall immediately surrender
the Concession Space and its interest therein to the City; provided, however, that
the City or Concessionaire shall exercise such option to so terminate this
Agreement by notice, in writing, delivered to the other party within thirty (30) days
after the City's determination of untenantability or unusability.
12.1.2 In the event neither the City nor Concessionaire shall elect to terminate this
Agreement, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect; and the City shall
repair the Concession Space, Clubhouse, or Golf Course excluding improvements
or equipment, signs, trade fixtures or other personal property installed by
Concessionaire, with all reasonable speed, placing the same in as good a
condition as it was at the time of the damage or destruction.
12.2 Concession Space Only Untenantable. In the event of destruction rendering only the
Concession Space untenantable, the City shall endeavor, but not be obligated, to make
substitute premises available for Concessionaire's use.
12.3 Components Tenantable. If the Concession Space or Golf Course shall be only injured by
fire, flood, or the elements to such extent so as not to render the same untenantable and
unfit for use and occupancy, the City shall repair the same with all reasonable speed.
12.4 Removal of Rubbish. In any event, upon the occurrence of damage or destruction,
Concessionaire shall remove all rubbish, debris, merchandise, furniture, furnishings,
equipment and other items of its personal property within five (5) days after request being
made by the City.
12.5 Exception for Damage Caused by Concessionaire. In the event of damage caused by
Concessionaire as more specifically addressed in Article 11 of this Agreement, the
provisions of Article 11 shall govern in any conflict between Article 11 and Article 12.
12.6 No Claim by Concessionaire. No compensation or claim shall be made by or allowed to
Concessionaire by reason of any inconvenience or annoyance arising from the necessity
of repairing any portion of the Concession Space or City Park Nine Golf Course, however
the necessity may occur.
ARTICLE 13 Indemnification and Insurance
13.1 City's Liability. The City shall not in any way be liable for any cost, liability, damage or
injury, including cost of suit and reasonable expenses of legal services, claimed or
recovered by any person whomsoever or whatsoever as a result of any operations, works,
acts or omissions performed within City Park Nine Golf Course and Concession Space
by Concessionaire, its agents, employees or Concessionaires unless caused or
contributed to by the negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its employees, agents
or contractors.
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13.2 Indemnification. Concessionaire covenants that it will indemnify and hold the City
harmless from all claims, demands, judgments, costs and expenses, including attorneys'
fees, claimed or recovered (whether justly, unjustly, falsely, fraudulently or frivolously) by
any person by reason of injury to or death of any individual person or persons, or by
reason of damage to, destruction or loss of use of any property, including City's personnel
and City's property, directly or indirectly arising out of, resulting from or occurring in
connection with any operations, works, acts or omissions of Concessionaire. As used
herein, the term "Concessionaire" and "City" includes the respective directors, officers,
agents, employees and concessionaires of Concessionaire and City.
13.3 Patent Representation. Concessionaire represents that it is the owner of or is fully
authorized to use any and all services, processes, machines, articles, makes, names or
slogans used by it in its operation or in any way connected with this Agreement.
13.4 Concessionaire Insurance. Without limiting any of the Concessionaire's obligations
hereunder, the Concessionaire shall provide and maintain insurance coverage naming
the City as an additional insured under this Agreement with limits specified in Exhibit "G",
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
13.5 Precautions Against Injury. The Concessionaire shall take all necessary precautions in
performing the operations hereunder to prevent injury to persons and property.
13.6 Failure to Insure. Failure of Concessionaire to take out and/or maintain, or the taking out
and/or maintenance of any required insurance shall not relieve Concessionaire from any
liability under this Agreement, nor shall the insurance requirements be construed to
conflict with the obligations on Concessionaire concerning indemnification.
ARTICLE 14 No Interest in Real Property
Concessionaire agrees that this Agreement constitutes merely a right to use and occupy the
Concession Space for a limited purpose and does not create or convey to Concessionaire any
interest in real property.
ARTICLE 15 Assignment
The Concessionaire shall not assign this Agreement, sublet or otherwise allow any person to take
possession of all or any portion of the Concession Space without prior written consent of the City
nor permit any transfer by operation of law of Concessionaire's interest created hereby, other
than by merger or consolidation unless approved by City.
ARTICLE 16 Right of City to Enter, Inspect and Make Repairs
16.1 In General. City and its authorized employees, agents, Concessionaires and other
representatives shall have the right (at such times as may be reasonable under the
circumstances and with as little interruption to Concessionaire's operation as is
reasonably practicable) to enter upon any part of the Concession Space for the following
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purposes:
16.1.1 To inspect such premises at reasonable intervals during regular business hours
(or at any time in case of emergency) to determine whether Concessionaire has
complied with and is complying with the terms and conditions of this Agreement
with respect to such premises;
16.1.2 To perform or cause to be performed maintenance and make repairs and
replacements: and
16.1.3 To make structural additions and alterations.
16.2 Obstruction by City. All entries made for the purposes enumerated above shall, except as
otherwise provided in Article 12, Total or Partial Destruction, be without abatement of
damage for inconvenience.
16.3 Obstruction by Concessionaire. In the event that any personal property of Concessionaire
shall obstruct the access of the City, its officers, employees, agents or contractors, or a
utility company furnishing utility service to any of the existing utility, mechanical, electrical
and other systems, and thus shall interfere with the inspection, maintenance or repair of
any such system, Concessionaire shall move such property, as directed by the City or
said utility company, in order that access may be had to the system or part thereof for
inspection, maintenance or repair. If Concessionaire shall fail to so move such property
after direction from the City or said utility company to do so, the City or the utility company
may move it without liability for damage sustained in moving.
16.4 No Eviction or Abatement. Exercise of any or all of the foregoing rights in this Article, by
the City, or others under right of the City, shall not be, nor be construed to be, an eviction
of Concessionaire, nor be made the grounds for any abatement of any claim or demand
for damages against the City, consequential or otherwise, except claims for damages to
person or property caused solely by the negligence of the City.
ARTICLE 17 Default, Rights of Termination
17.1 Default by Concessionaire. Time is of the essence in the performance of services and
payments of any amounts due under this Agreement. Concessionaire shall be in default
under this Agreement upon the occurrence of any one or more of the following events:
17.1.1 Concessionaire's failure to pay any fee or other charge when due or provide
acceptable financial reports if requested by the City within five (5) workings days
after notice from City of such nonpayment or request.
17.1.2 Concessionaire's failure to maintain the insurance required in Section 13.4.
17.1.3 Concessionaire's assignment of any right hereunder in violation of Article 15.
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17.1.4 Concessionaire's failure to perform, keep or observe any of the terms, covenants
or conditions of this Agreement within seven (7) days (or such longer time as may
be necessary to cure, provided that cure is commenced within the initial seven 7
days) after notice from the City specifying the nature of the deficiency with
reasonable particularity and the corrective action that is to be taken within such
period to cure the deficiency.
17.1.5 The filing by Concessionaire of a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, the filing of an
involuntary petition in bankruptcy against Concessionaire, the taking of
possession of all or substantially all of Concessionaire's assets pursuant to
proceedings brought under the provisions of any federal reorganization act or the
appointment of a receiver of all or substantially all of Concessionaire's assets and
the failure of Concessionaire to secure the return of such assets and/or the
dismissal of such proceeding within thirty (30) days after the filing.
17.1.6 The abandonment for a period of (7) calendar days by Concessionaire of the
conduct of its services and operations.
17.1.7 The assignment by Concessionaire of its assets for the benefit of creditors.
17.1.8 The death of the Concessionaire or his/her inability to provide services under this
Agreement for an aggregate period of 45 days or more during any annual term of
this Agreement.
17.1.9 After written notice to the Concessionaire of any violation of the personal conduct
or performance standards set forth in Section 6, above, and a hearing of the matter
before the City's Director of Purchasing, if such a hearing has been requested in
writing received by the Director of Purchasing within ten (10) days after mailing of
written notice of violation, a determination by the Director of Purchasing and Risk
Management that the alleged violation has, in fact, occurred, and that such
violation materially interferes with Concessionaire's ability to perform its services
hereunder in a manner satisfactory to the City or otherwise impairs the benefits to
be derived from the City by this Agreement, including the good will, satisfaction,
health and safety of the general public.
17.2 City's Remedies on Default.
17.2.1 In the event of a default by Concessionaire, the City may terminate this Agreement
effective immediately upon provision of written notice of such termination to
Concessionaire. In the alternative, the City may elect to keep the Agreement in
force and work with Concessionaire to cure the default. If this Agreement is
terminated, Concessionaire shall refund to the City that portion of the Golf
Services Fee paid by the City pursuant to Section 8.2 proportional to the time
remaining in the calendar month at the time of the Concessionaire's default, and
the City shall have the right to take possession of the Concession Space at the
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time of default. Concessionaire's liability to City for damages shall survive the
termination, and the City may re-enter, take possession of the Concession Space
and remove any persons or property by legal action or by self-help with the use of
reasonable force and without liability for damages.
17.2.2 Following re-entry or abandonment, City may make arrangements for use of the
Concession Space by others and in that connection may make any suitable
alterations or refurbish the Concession Space, but City shall not be required to
make such arrangement for any use or purpose.
17.3 Rights and Remedies Reserved. It is understood and agreed that any rights and remedies
reserved pursuant to this Article are in addition to any other rights or remedies the City
may have pursuant to this Agreement or to applicable law to seek judicial enforcement,
damages or any other lawful remedy.
17.4 Termination Notice. Notwithstanding the time periods contained herein, in the event the
City elects to renew this agreement beyond the term in paragraph 7.1, either party may
terminate this Agreement effective December 31st of the respective contract year without
cause by providing written notice to the other party. Such notice shall be delivered at least
ninety (90) days prior to December 31st. All notices provided under this Agreement shall
be effective when mailed, postage prepaid and sent to the addresses provided in Section
18.15, below.
ARTICLE 18 Miscellaneous Provisions
18.1 Cumulative Rights. All remedies provided in this Agreement shall be deemed cumulative
and additional and not in lieu of, or exclusive of, each other or of any other remedy
available to the City, or Concessionaire, at law or in equity, and the exercise of any
remedy, or the existence herein of other remedies or indemnities shall not prevent the
exercise of any other remedy.
18.2 Non-Waiver. The failure by either party to exercise any right or rights accruing to it by
virtue of the breach of any covenant, condition or agreement herein by the other party
shall not operate as a waiver of the exercise of such right or rights in the event of any
subsequent breach by such other party, nor shall such other party be relieved thereby
from its obligations under the terms hereof.
18.3 Non-liability of Individuals Other than Concessionaire. With the exception of
Concessionaire, no director, officer, agent or employee of either party hereto shall be
charged personally or held contractually liable by or to the other party under any term or
provision of this Agreement or of any supplement, modification or amendment to this
Agreement because of any breach thereof, or because of its or their execution or
attempted execution of the same.
18.4 Limitations on Use. Concessionaire shall not use, or permit the use of the Concession
Space, or any part thereof, for any purpose or use other than those authorized by this
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Agreement. Neither shall Concessionaire permit nor suffer any disorderly noise or
nuisance whatsoever about the Concession Space or City Park Nine Golf Course.
18.5 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be performable and enforceable in Larimer County,
Colorado, and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado.
18.6 Benefits. This Agreement is made for the sole and exclusive benefit of the City and
Concessionaire, their successors and assigns, and is not made for the benefit of any third
party.
18.7 Construction. In the event of any ambiguity in any of the terms of this Agreement, it shall
not be construed for or against any party hereto on the basis that such party did or did not
author the same.
18.8 Successors and Assigns. All covenants, stipulations and agreements in this Agreement
shall extend to and bind each party hereto, its legal representatives, successors and
assigns.
18.9 Headings. The titles of the several articles of this Agreement are inserted herein for
convenience only, and are not intended and shall not be construed to affect in any manner
the terms and provisions hereof, or the interpretation or construction thereof.
18.10 Attorney Fees. In the event any legal action or proceeding is brought to collect sums due
or to become due hereunder or any portion thereof or to enforce compliance with this
Agreement for failure to observe any of the covenants of this Agreement, the losing party
agrees to pay to the prevailing party such sums as the Court may judge reasonable
attorneys' fees and costs to be allowed in such action or proceeding and in any appeal
therefrom.
18.11 Contract Documents, Entire Agreement. This writing, together with the exhibits hereto
constitutes the entire agreement between the parties, their officers, employees, agents
and assigns and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, warranties or
promises between the parties hereto, whether written, spoken or implied from the conduct
of the parties hereto.
18.12 Severability. In the event any covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement is held
to be invalid by final judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such
covenant, condition or provision shall not in any way affect any of the other covenants,
conditions or provisions of this Agreement, provided that the invalidity of any such
covenant, condition or provision does not materially prejudice either City or
Concessionaire in his/her or its respective rights and obligations under the valid
covenants, conditions or provisions of this Agreement.
18.13 Surrender of Possession. Upon the expiration of this Agreement or its earlier termination
as herein provided, Concessionaire shall remove all of its property from City Park Nine
Golf Course and surrender entire possession of its rights at City Park Nine Golf Course
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to City and its improvements in accordance with Section 11 above, unless this Agreement
is renewed or replaced.
18.14 City Representative. The City designates the Director of Parks, as its representative who
shall make, within the scope of his/her authority, all necessary and proper decisions with
reference to this Agreement. All requests for contract interpretations, amendments and
other clarifications or instructions shall be directed to the City Representative.
18.15 Notices. Notices permitted or required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be deemed given upon personal delivery or upon deposit in the United States
Mail, certified, return receipt requested, postage fully prepaid, addressed as follows or to
such other address as the parties may designate from time to time by notice given in
accordance with this Section:
Concessionaire: City: Copy to:
Attn:
City of Fort Collins
Attn: Director of Parks
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
City of Fort Collins
Attn: Purchasing Dept
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
18.16 Schedules and Exhibits. Whenever reference is made in this Agreement to a Schedule or
an Exhibit, unless otherwise specifically expressed to the contrary, such Schedule or
Exhibit shall be deemed attached to and by this reference incorporated in this Agreement.
18.17 Force Majeure. However, neither the City nor the Concessionaire shall be deemed in
violation of this Agreement if prevented from performing any of its obligations hereunder
by reason of strikes, boycotts, labor disputes, embargoes, shortage of energy or
materials, acts of God, act of public enemy, acts of superior governmental authority,
weather conditions, rights, rebellion, sabotage or any other circumstances that are not
within its control.
18.18 No Limitation on General Powers Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as in any
way limiting the general powers of the City to fully exercise their governmental functions
or their obligations under any bond covenants or federal, state or local laws, rules or
regulations.
18.19 No Relationship. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed or construed by the parties
hereto nor by any third party as creating the relationship of employer and employee,
principal and agent or a partnership or a joint venture between the parties hereto. It is
agreed that in the performance of the golf services and concession operation hereunder,
the Concessionaire is an independent Concessionaire responsible to the City only as to
the results to be obtained and to the extent that the services and operation shall be done
in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
18.20 Survival. To the extent necessary to carry out all of the terms and provisions hereof, the
said terms, obligations and rights set forth herein required shall survive and shall not be
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affected by the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and
year written above.
THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
A Municipal Corporation
By:
Gerry Paul
Purchasing Director
Date:
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CONCESSIONAIRE'S NAME
By:
Printed:
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF GOLF SERVICES
The Golf Professional at the Golf Course shall be a member of, the Professional Golfers'
Association of America ("PGA") and carry a class A member classification or have a Class A
member on staff. Concessionaire must be of character that is accepted by the general public.
The following is a list of specific duties required of the Golf Professional. This list is not all-
inclusive, but does include the most important duties to be performed by the Golf Professional
or those under his supervision.
A. Contractor in General
1. Management and scheduling of the golf course operations at the City Park Nine Golf
Course, including but not limited to, the general management of play on the course and
driving range, course monitoring (ranger/marshal functions), preparation, return
inspection, and rental of City-provided golf carts, golf lessons/instruction, golf club repair
and rentals, tournament and league coordination, and overall use and management of
the clubhouse, including the daily cleaning of all outside entrance areas and cleanliness
of the clubhouse.
2. Timely collection and accounting of City green fees, annual pass fees, gift certificates,
tournament fees, golf cart rental or use fees, Premier card, driving range fees, employee
or player assistant charge fee, City building rentals, and other fees in the amounts set
by the City.
3. Cleaning and daily preparation for customers of City-provided golf carts, including the
daily cleaning of the golf cart staging area.
4. Provision of starters, at least one assistant golf professional, course monitors
(marshals/rangers), janitors, cashiers and other personnel as necessary to facilitate full
and efficient use of the course and other activities at the City Park Nine Golf Course.
5. Supervise the reservation system and the flow of players onto the Golf Course. Make
every effort to maximize the number of tee time reservations per day of operation.
6. Operate at his/her sole risk, cost, profit and expense, a service-oriented, well-
provisioned golf pro shop that satisfies the needs of the public.
7. Provide a golf equipment repair service and provide any other facility necessary to
facilitate such repair.
8. Make available and provide for rental to the public pull carts and golf clubs.
9. Generally supervise and maintain a favorable working relationship with all local golf
associations and the Poudre School District. Personally provide assistance and support
to each association to meet the reasonable demands of the association. Make every
effort to equitably provide assistance and support to both men's and women's golf
associations.
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B. Golf Professional
1. The Concessionaire shall devote his/her full time and attention as the primary golf
professional for the City Park Nine Golf Course during the entire calendar year. Upon
submitting a written request at least three (3) days in advance and receiving the City's
consent, he/she may take up to a total of twenty one (21) vacation days annually, no
more than five of which may be consecutive between April-September. The City’s
expectation is that vacation days will generally be taken October through March. The
Concessionaire may be away from the Golf Course for the purpose of participating in
tournament play or other golf-related activities, i.e. schools, seminars and
demonstrations, to maintain and/or improve professional status for not more than ten
(10) days between April-September with no more than five (5) of which may be
consecutive days between April-September.
2. Concessionaire shall use his/her best effort to manage the pace of play on the course.
Setting expectations and educating golfers about the time to complete a round and
monitoring the course to enforce compliance are expected. Utilizing a course starter
during periods of heavy use to help manage pace of play is required.
3. The Concessionaire shall regularly play golf with a number of different customers to
generally promote golf and Golf Course.
4. In periods of heavy play, Concessionaire shall regularly tour the Golf Course to greet
customers and answer questions, monitor the flow of play and generally inspect the
facility. Report any physical course problems or safety issues to the Golf Operations
Manager or designee.
5. The Concessionaire shall serve as the primary monitor (marshal/ranger) at the Golf
Course and maintain the pace of play according to industry standards and City Policies
and Procedures. Player Assistants, after proper training by the Concessionaire, may also
act as course marshals or rangers.
C. Growing the Game.
1. Concessionaire shall use his/her best effort to increase rounds played at the course, the
use of carts and the driving range. This includes promoting league play and tournaments.
It also includes providing programs and services so as to attract young (junior) golfers,
women golfers and dormant golfers to the course. Efforts could include golf camps,
leagues or special events or programs for these types of golfers, female teaching pros,
SNAG Golf, Get Golf Ready, Right Tees and similar efforts.
2. Provide competent golf instruction for all levels of players.
3. Plan, organize, administer and participate in the City's junior golf program.
4. Provide, train and supervise assistant Golf Professionals, player assistants (who act as
starters, rangers and marshals) and other personnel necessary to perform requirements
set forth in the Concession Agreement.
5. Attend Golf Course Advisory Board meetings and other meetings as required.
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6. Represent the City in local PGA section activities and tournaments.
7. Constructively participate in an evaluation of the Golf Professional's operation on an
annual basis.
8. Maintain a close relationship and cooperate with the Golf Course Superintendent.
9. Retrieve balls from practice range daily or as necessary, wash balls, stock ball machine,
dispense balls to the public and collect range fees. Collect and account for all golf fees
as established by City ordinance. The Golf Professional does not have the authority to
waive any fees owed to the City by a customer or staff with the exception of the following:
a. Issue refunds to an unsatisfied customer.
b. City staff, only when authorized within the limit of a written policy established by the
Director of Parks.
c. A guest who presents an official City-issued complimentary pass or City-issued gift
certificate.
d. PGA golf professionals and GCSAA members.
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EXHIBIT B
SCOPE OF PRO SHOP AND DRIVING RANGE SERVICES
I. Pro Shop and Driving Range.
A. The Concessionaire shall operate a golf pro shop in the clubhouse which shall stock a
variety of golfing equipment (for sale and rent), supplies and related merchandise in
sufficient quantity to meet the demands of customers of the golf course.
B. The Concessionaire shall provide all merchandise and display fixtures, stock, supplies
and inventory for the shop.
C. The Concessionaire shall operate the driving range. Such operation to include making
equipment and range balls available for use. The City shall provide replacement range
balls as the current inventory of range balls wears out. The City shall own and maintain
the Range Ball Equipment in Exhibit F. Concessionaire shall retrieve, wash and load
range balls in the range ball dispensing machine as needed to ensure balls are always
available for customers. The City shall be responsible for replacing the range ball
dispensing machine when the parties agree the machine has reached end of life.
D. The Concessionaire may retrieve and own any abandoned golf balls at City Park Nine
Golf Course.
II. Merchandise Quality, Price Control. Concessionaire acknowledges the desire and obligation
of City to provide the public and the golfer high quality merchandise and a high level of public
service. Therefore, Concessionaire agrees to offer for sale from the clubhouse only high
quality merchandise at prices not to exceed the prices customarily charged for similar
merchandise in high quality Fort Collins area operations. If, in the opinion of the City, the
selection of items offered is inadequate, if the merchandise is not of high quality, if any of
the prices, charges and rates are excessive, or if any of the items are found to be
objectionable for display and/or sale in a public facility, a representative of the City shall meet
and confer with Concessionaire regarding such matters, but Concessionaire acknowledges
that the City's determination as to same shall be conclusive. Failure of Concessionaire to
correct, rectify or modify its prices or quality within five (5) days of being advised in writing
to do so shall be cause for default. Concessionaire shall not offer for sale gift certificates,
vouchers, punch cards, or other similar services, except to the extent the same are restricted
and limited in duration to one year or less.
III. Use of the Clubhouse. The Concessionaire shall use any and all parts of the clubhouse and
designated areas of the golf cart storage building, hereinafter collectively referred to as
"clubhouse," for the purpose of operating the concessions and for other incidental purposes
only. The clubhouse shall not be used for any other purpose without the prior written consent
of City.
IV. Maintenance and Repairs.
A. The City shall be responsible to maintain and repair the interior and exterior of the
clubhouse. The City shall not in any way be liable to the Concessionaire for failure to
make repairs unless the Concessionaire has previously notified the City in writing of a
need for such repairs, and the City has failed to commence and complete said repairs
within a reasonable period of time following receipt of the notification.
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B. The Concessionaire shall be liable for and shall reimburse the City for the cost of any
repairs or damage caused by any act or negligence of the Concessionaire or its agents
or employees.
C. The Concessionaire shall secure the retail pro shop area and shall provide janitorial
services to that area, keeping it clean and in good sanitary condition as required by the
ordinances, regulations and statutes of the City of Fort Collins, County of Larimer and
State of Colorado and this Agreement.
D. The Concessionaire shall neither hold nor attempt to hold the City liable for any injury or
damage, either proximate or remote, occasioned through or caused by defective
electrical wiring or the breaking or stoppage of plumbing or sewage in or upon the
clubhouse, whether said breakage or stoppage results from freezing or otherwise.
E. The Concessionaire shall not permit nor suffer the clubhouse or the walls thereof to be
endangered by overloading nor permit it to be used for any purpose which would render
the insurance thereon void or insurance risks more hazardous without prior written
consent of the City, which consent may be conditioned upon the Concessionaire
obtaining additional specific insurance coverage for such more hazardous risks.
V. Alterations and Improvements.
A. All alterations, additions, improvements or changes to the clubhouse by the
Concessionaire subsequent to the commencement of the term shall be subject to the
prior written approval of the City.
B. The City reserves the right, from time to time (without invalidating or modifying this
Agreement), to make alterations, changes and additions to the land and improvements
of which the clubhouse forms a part.
C. The Concessionaire hereby indemnifies and agrees to hold the City harmless from all
liens, claims or charges on account of any alterations, additions, improvements or
changes to the clubhouse by Concessionaire.
D. At the end of the term of this Agreement, all fixtures, equipment, additions and
alterations, except trade fixtures installed by the Concessionaire, shall be and remain
the property of the City. Provided, however, the City shall have the option to require the
Concessionaire to remove any or all such fixtures, equipment, additions and alterations
and restore the clubhouse to the condition that existed immediately prior to such change
and installation, normal wear and tear excepted, all at the Concessionaire's cost and
expense. All such work shall be done in a good and workmanlike manner and shall
consist of new materials unless otherwise agreed to by the City.
VI. Credit Card Billing System. The City and the bank handling the City's banking services will
allow the Concessionaire to use the City's credit card billing system for the collection of all
City fees and charges, as well as for specified Golf Professional/Concession fees, with the
Concessionaire paying for their share of said service, and at the rate established by the City.
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EXHIBIT C
SCOPE OF SNACK BAR CONCESSION SERVICES
As of the date of the Agreement the City understands that the Concessionaire will provide
minimum food and beverage services at City Park Nine Golf Course, which may include vending
machines for soft drinks, self-service coolers, coffee, candy, chips, cold sandwiches, and the
sale of all approved liquor products. Concessionaire shall also provide and operate a food and
beverage cart to serve these products on the course from at least April through September
when a sufficient number of customers are golfing. City owned or City leased golf carts shall
not be used for this purpose unless approved by the City. In addition, the Concessionaire may
utilize catering companies to come in for special events, or authorized private parties using City
Park Nine Golf Course.
The Concessionaire may utilize all the city-owned inventory of Snack Bar/Restaurant Equipment
noted in Exhibit E.
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EXHIBIT D
DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED
(A) Concessionaire agrees to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended,
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 as amended, Section 104(b) and Section 109 of
Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended, Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11063, and Executive Order 11246 as
amended by Executive Orders 11375, 11478 and 12086.
Concessionaire shall not, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
creed, marital status, or age:
(1) Deny a qualified individual any facilities, financial aid, services or other benefits
provided under this Agreement;
(2) Provide any facilities, services, financial aid, or other benefits which are
different, or are provided in a different manner, from those provided to others
under this Agreement;
(3) Subject an individual to segregated or separate treatment in any facility in, or in
any matter if process related to receipt of any service or benefit under this
Agreement;
(4) Restrict an individual in any way in access to, or in the enjoyment of any
advantage or privilege enjoyed by others in connection with any service or
benefit under this Agreement;
(5) Treat anyone differently from others in determining if they satisfy any admission,
enrollment, eligibility, membership or other requirement or condition which the
individual must meet to be provided a service or benefit under this Agreement;
(6) Deny anyone an opportunity to participate in any program or activity as an
employee that is different from that afforded others under this Agreement.
Concessionaire shall:
(1) Utilize the City’s third-party translation service provider as required to provide
meaningful language access to persons with limited English proficiency; and
(2) Post written notices of non-discrimination in its facilities and make available to
its clients a Title VI complaint form, in a form reasonably acceptable to the City.
(B) Concessionaire shall abide by all applicable provisions of Section 504 of the HEW
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended (implemented in 24 CFR part 8) prohibiting
discrimination against handicapped individuals, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975
(implemented in 24 CFR part 146) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, either
through purpose or intent.
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EXHIBIT E
CITY-OWNED INVENTORY CITY PARK NINE CLUBHOUSE EQUIPMENT
Northland refrigerator
Slicer
Hot Dog Machine
Ice Machine
Sharp Microwave
Freezer
All tables, chairs and pictures in the clubroom
Convection Oven and Stand
Cash Register, Credit Card Machine, Computer in Pro Shop
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EXHIBIT F
CONCESSIONAIRE-PROVIDED PERSONAL PROPERTY
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EXHIBIT G
CITY OWNED DRIVING RANGE EQUIPMENT
Range ball dispenser
Office programing system
All current range balls
Range picker cart
Range picker gang unit
2 ball washers
20 Country Club Elite range mats
Assorted rubber tees, ball trays for use on mats 12 range ball barrels
35 range ball crates
20 bag stands
All range ball baskets and stacking equipment
Ropes, markers, signs
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EXHIBIT H INSURANCE LIMITS
1. $1,000,000 -- Liquor Liability, per occurrence
2. $1,000,000-- Commercial General Liability with Combined Single Limit; $2,000,000
Aggregate
3. Statutory -- Workers’ Compensation Coverage A
4. $100,000/$500,000/$100,000 -- Workers’ Compensation Coverage B
5. $1,000,000 -- Products Liability
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EXHIBIT I
AFFIDAVIT PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 24-76.5-103
I, , swear or affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State
of Colorado that (check one):
I am a United States citizen, or
I am a Permanent Resident of the United States, or
I am lawfully present in the United States pursuant to Federal law.
I understand that this sworn statement is required by law because I have applied for a public
benefit. I understand that state law requires me to provide proof that I am lawfully present in
the United States prior to receipt of this public benefit. I further acknowledge that making a
false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in this sworn affidavit is punishable
under the criminal laws of Colorado as perjury in the second degree under Colorado
Revised Statute 18-8-503 and it shall constitute a separate criminal offense each time a
public benefit is fraudulently received.
Signature Date
INTERNAL USE ONLY Valid forms of identification
---current Colorado driver’s license, minor driver’s license, probationary driver’s license, commercial driver’s license,
restricted driver’s license, instruction permit
---current Colorado identification card
---U.S. military card or dependent identification card
---U.S. coast guard merchant mariner card
---Native American tribal document
The following forms of identification may be accepted through February 28, 2007*
---original birth certificate from any state of the United States
---certificate verifying naturalized status by U.S. with photo and raised seal
---certificate verifying U.S. citizenship by U.S. government, e.g., U.S. passport
---order of adoption by a U.S. court with seal of certification
---valid driver’s license from any state of the U.S. or the Dist. of Columbia excluding AK, HI, IL, MD, MI, NE, NM, NC,
OR, TN, TX, UT, VT and WI
---valid immigration documents demonstrating lawful presence, e.g., current foreign passport with current I-551 stamp or
visa, current foreign passport with I-94, I-94 with asylum status, unexpired Resident Alien card, Permanent Resident card
or Employment Authorization card
*A waiver may be available where no identification exists or can be obtained due to a medical condition, homelessness,
or insufficient documentation to receive a Colorado I.D. or driver’s license. Contact your department director.