Operation of Beach Concessions

Objective

The City of Long Beach is seeking proposals for the operation of beach concessions at various locations throughout the City of Long Beach. Proposers should provide a proposal for each location individually.   Proposers may bid on as many individual locations as they desire. As part of its economic development program, the City is looking to extend the season. The City will seek to promote any business in these locations. Such locations shall include the following areas:

Category 1 – Concession Buildings (Ability to cook - electric, sanitation and water/sewer provided.)

1. Operation of the concession building located at Grand Boulevard and the Boardwalk (see Exhibit “A”);

2. Operation of the concession building located at Edwards Boulevard and the Boardwalk (see Exhibit “A”);

3. Operation of concession building located at Riverside Boulevard and the Boardwalk (see Exhibit “A”);

4. Operation of concession building located at Lincoln Boulevard and the Boardwalk (see Exhibit “B”);

5. Operation of concession building located at Pacific Boulevard and the Beach.

    

   CONCESSION BUILDING SITE VISITS

   Site visits pertaining to Category 1-A through D - Concession Buildings, will take place on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. Interested parties should meet at the Concession Building located at Riverside Boulevard and the Boardwalk.

    

Category 2 – Mobile Vending

1. Right to sell refreshments along the beach west of New York Avenue;

2. Right to sell refreshments along the beach east of Neptune Boulevard.

Category 3 – Stationary Carts or Small Stations (Examples: Ice Cream, Refreshments, Pre-Packaged Foods)

1. New York Avenue;

2. Grand Boulevard;

3. Lindell Boulevard;

4. Washington Boulevard;

5. Lafayette Boulevard;

6. Laurelton Boulevard;

7. Magnolia Boulevard;

8. National Boulevard;

9. Edwards Boulevard;

10. Riverside Boulevard;

11. Long Beach Boulevard;

12. Monroe Boulevard;

13. Lincoln Boulevard; and

14. Franklin Boulevard.

     

Category 4 - Food Trucks/Trailers (Ability to cook - electric, sanitation and water/sewer provided.)

1. Neptune Boulevard on the beach;

2. Various locations at the Riverside Food Market (a/k/a Shoregasboard).[1]

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   The City reserves the right to award each of these locations either individually or as a whole. Such determination will be made after opening of the proposals.  

    Further, the City reserves the right to designate exclusivity brands and/or products that must be sold. 
    

[1] The cost of providing staff to clean the Shoregasboard location (Category 4-B above) shall be imposed upon the Shoregasboard vendors in the form of an enhanced permit fee.