HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - 8281 DOWNTOWN CONCESSIONAIRES (2)Cranked Up Coffee
Downtown Concessionaire proposal
Cranked Up Coffee is a new business bringing Fort Collins delicious cold coffee
by bicycle. Roasted in small batches by local Colorado roasters Cranked Up’s
coffee shows brilliant flavor since each batch gets the most attention possible.
Brewed by special methods the oils are slowly extracted out of the beans to
produce the best possible product and freshness.
As an environmentally conscious company Cranked Up Coffee is proud to say it
is a no/low emissions company and all waste and byproducts are recyclable or
compostable such as the coffee grounds. The cart itself is human powered and
does not use electricity nor does it put off any horrible emissions damaging our
already fragile atmosphere.
Cups of coffee will range from 25 dollars and will take less than 30 seconds to
serve someone a cup of cold craft coffee. This is Cranked Up Coffee’s first year
in business and is a Fort Collins born business. Started By Larry in 2015 this truly
is a grassroots, owner operated company. If placed down town as a
concessionaire we will be excited to hire 2 employees creating jobs and
stimulating our local economy. Being in its first year of business Cranked Up is
no youngling when it comes to coffee, having served coffee at many large events
such as Shamanic boom here in FOCO, Arise festival in loveland, and
Burningman in Nevada where over 70,000 participants gather. In addition to that
the Cranked Up family has been professionally brewing and serving coffee to the
public for years before the company emerged.
The Cart itself is a front loader tricycle and can fold up. Its dimensions are 8 x 2.5
feet. Signage is on the side with the company name a sign in back that says
coffee and an Umbrella. When folded the bike is only 6 feet long.
This would be a great and visually pleasing cart to have downtown. The
downtown pedestrians will be able to stop and grab a cup of fresh cold coffee on
a warm day on the street and enjoy their shopping, sight seeing and families.
Bring Cranked Up Coffee downtown!
”I have never seen such an amazing crema on a cup of coffee before! “
Dylan Mierra
Loveland CO
I had the chance to try some of the cold brew from Cranked Up Coffee a few weeks ago when Larry was
experimenting with different brewing parameters for a few of the coffees he was sampling. First things first:
the 12hour fine grind India was the best iced coffee I have ever tasted. I’ve been served all kinds of iced
coffees made with all sorts of brewing methods – bigbucket Toddy, Frenchpress in the fridge, ridiculously
expensive Japanesestyle slowdrip systems – and nothing really came close to that coffee. I’m not really
sure what exactly he’s doing, but he’s pulling out flavors most baristas can’t find in their pourover brews.
And the mouthfeel… syrupy almost like a good shot of espresso or a wellcrafted oatmeal stout.
Whatever he gets involved in, Larry goes deep. He approaches life with dedication and enthusiasm. With
the fantastic product he’s serving, his business sensibilities, and his warmth and sense of humor, I think
Larry can take Cranked Up Coffee really far. I’m excited to watch it grow.
Sam Sirchio
Coffeelover
Former Manager: Wild Boar Café, Catalyst Coffee, Hooked on Colfax, Sage Cafe
“While visiting family in Fort Collins this week I was impressed by many things this town has
to offer. The beauty of the town and the warmth of its residents is relaxing for a New Yorker
such as myself. Being from Manhattan I was excited to see a guy pedaling around his coffee
bike. Street food in NYC is a culture and community in its own, and when you find a good
cart, you look for that cart every time and this guy is one I will look out for the next time I
visit. The coffee was so smooth and flavorful, It is hard find coffee this good even in New
York, and it was really nice not spending 15 minutes in a coffee shop on such a nice day. Can
not wait to come back to Fort Collins”!
Frank Delarocco
Tourist
“The coffee was excellent. I hadn't tried much in the way of cold brew, and always thought of
it as just "cold coffee," but after trying a cup of that Cranked Up tapped cold brew, it was a
whole new ballgame!”
Jacob Gibbs
Fort Collins resident
A new way to drink, receive and enjoy coffee. Cranked Up Coffee is like no other coffee you have tried. Small
batch roasted and cold brewed to perfection and served with a bright smile. Highly recommend all coffee
connoisseurs to partake in the evolution of the coffee industry.
Daniel Donovan Be Free Healing Co founder and Fort Collins residentBeing a barista for almost a
decade I have seen coffee trends come and go, new flavors emerge, and marketing tactics
employed to sell average coffee as high quality product. Cranked Up has taken quality to the
next level with its attention to detail, micro batch roasted beans and lengthy brewing
techniques to extract the best tasting oils. The finish on a cup of this coffee lasted for about
20 minutes for me I was able to enjoy that great aroma for some time after. The craft beer
community is possibly the best in the nation here in Fort Collins I graduated from CSU and
have lived here for over 11 years and have watched it grow, allow us now to usher in craft
coffee. Thank you Cranked Up for being so environmentally conscious.
Lauryn Stiner
Barista Wild Boar Cafe
As a local history and transportation blogger, I frequently think of the small local businesses which have
helped to build this city. Chain stores always take more than they give. But it's the locally owned little mom
and pop shops that really pour themselves into the community, building it up from the inside out. I had just
finished writing a two week long series of posts about how important our little independent shops are for the
economic health of the city, and the catalyzing effects that alternative forms of transportation have on
supporting local businesses, when I happened upon Larry pedaling around with his Cranked Up Coffee cart.
Seeing him was like seeing everything I had just finished writing about in those articles rising up out of the
ink and presenting itself as the most local, alternativetransportationfriendly business imaginable.
Meg Dunn, author of ForgottenFortCollins.com and PedalFortCollins.com
That is damn good coffee! I used to be a secret consumer in Seattle for coffee where I grew
up and this stuff raises the bar on what is going on in the coffee world. Having tasted and
reviewed so many different coffees this one stands in a category of its own.
Hawk Berry
Software developer/ past coffee critic
Thank you very much everyone for your consideration
Larry Conlon
PROPOSAL FORM 8281 DOWNTOWN CONCESSIONAIRES
(TO BE INCLUDED WITH PROPOSAL) Page 1 of 2
Concessionaire name and if applicable, business name:
Name: Larry Conlon______________________________________________
Title: _Owner_________________________________________________________
Business Name: Cranked Up Coffee________________________________________
Address: 1236 Columbine Court Fort Collins CO 805____________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Phone: 9702370334______________Email: CrankedUpCoffee@gmail.com_____________
Instructions for proposing a site:
➢ Refer to the locations by site number found on Exhibit B of this RFP. ➢ List first, second, and
third choices for vending sites under the Site Number column
below. To be considered for alternative sites, second or third choices must be specified. ➢
Enter ‘Day’ or ‘Night’ under Day/Night column for desired time of operation. ➢ Enter the desired
day(s) of operation (i.e. Mon, Tues, Wed, etc.) under Minimum Days
column. ➢ Concessionaires wishing to conduct vending at more than one location must
submit a
separate proposal for each site.
CHOICE SITE NUMBER DAY/NIGHT MINIMUM DAYS
1st 2_ Day Sunday Saturday 57 days a week
2nd 4__Day Sunday Saturday 57 days a week_
3rd 5__Day Sunday Saturday 57 days a week__
I hereby acknowledge that I will comply with all conditions as stated and explained in RFP 8281
and to the Terms and Conditions of the attached sample Agreement, including all Insurance
Requirements and Sales Tax payments.
_Laurence_Conlon IV________________________________4102016____________________
Signature Date
Laurence
Conlon________________________________________________________________ Print
Name
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PROPOSAL FORM 8281 DOWNTOWN CONCESSIONAIRES
(TO BE INCLUDED WITH PROPOSAL) Page 2 of 2
Concessionaire should structure proposal in the same numerical order as listed below and
include the following:
1. Number of years’ experience outdoor vending in Fort Collins or another city.
If experience is not within the boundaries of the City of Fort Collins, include proof of vending
elsewhere and list a contact name or phone number for the City to verify. An example of
documentation would be copies of sales tax returns for individual years in another city.
Number of years: __1________________________
1
2. Number of years’ experience outdoor vending in the Fort Collins Downtown Plan Area on
public or private property.
Number of years: __1______________________
1
3. Quality and Suitability of Product:
Include description and/or pictures of the products to be sold with estimated prices.
Quality comparisons, statements, pictures and/or brochures are requested to review the quality
and suitability of the products proposed.
4. Quality/Appearance of Equipment and Cart/Carriage:
Concessionaires are required to have a mobile cart, unless the site is designated for
transportation related vending. The cart may not exceed the size of four (4) foot wide, ten (10)
foot long and eight (8) foot high, excluding roof overhangs and wheels.
Provide pictures, schematics, or other data that will support and show the quality/appearance of
the cart or carriage. Cart measurements must be included.
The City reserves the right to inspect all equipment to make a determination that requirements
and quality standards are met.
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