RFP-national beach concession-96
When:Objective
The City of Long Beach is seeking proposals for the operation of the beach concession at National Boulevard. The National Boulevard Concession building is 40’ 2” wide by 22’ 4” deep. The concession area housed therein is approximately 25’ 5” wide by 22’ 4” deep, and consists of two (2) separate areas (see Exhibit “A” attached.) The City of Long Beach reserves the right to award this location. Further, the City reserves the right to designate exclusivity brands and/or products that must be sold.
Background and Available Information
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City of Long Beach employees and their immediate families may not bid on these beach concessions.
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No alcoholic beverages or tobacco products may be sold at this concession; nor will the rental of umbrellas or chairs be permitted.
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No proposals will be accepted from anyone who is in arrears for prior expenses or fees owed to the City.
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The beach is open to the public on weekends only between Memorial Day and the third weekend of June; and from June 23, 2018 and everyday thereafter until Labor Day. All concessions must be open and operational when the Beach Park is open. In addition, all concessions will be allowed to operate from May 1st to September 30th during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. seven days a week. All concessions must be closed by 9:00 p.m. each night. During City sponsored concerts, vendors may remain open until 10:00 p.m.
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Proposers must submit a resume in writing of their experience in the food concession business along with their proposal. Unless a resume is submitted, the proposal will not be considered.
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Signs may be permitted. Drawings of proposed signs including dimensions, colors and wording, shall be submitted to the City of Long Beach for approval in its sole discretion, prior to construction and installation at such Concession location..
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The successful proposer(s) shall obtain a Mercantile/Peddler License from the City Clerk of the City of Long Beach
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The successful proposer(s) shall be responsible for all permits, fees and other costs associated with the proper operation of the concession.
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The successful proposer(s) shall be required prior to the commencement of the Beach Park Season to obtain and maintain all required approvals and permits pertaining to Food Concessions including, but not limited to, Nassau County Department of Health.
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The successful proposer(s) shall not interfere with the operation of the gates to the Ocean Beach Park or separate entrances pursuant to Section 18-17 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Long Beach.
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Adequate insurance policies shall be maintained by the successful proposer(s) at all times in compliance with the Insurance Requirement Section set forth below (Page 11). Copies of all policies shall be provided to the City with the City named as certificate holder and additional insured prior to commencement of the Beach Park Season.
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Proposers must include a sworn statement setting forth whether the corporate bidder, its principals or employees (acting on proposer’s behalf) have been convicted, or pled guilty to any crime or violation within the past five (5) years. Set forth the relevant facts and circumstances surrounding said conviction. Failure to provide this statement shall result in the rejection of the proposal. Any such conviction shall not necessarily be determinative of whether an award shall be made.
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Staffing of the concession shall be adequate at all times to provide proper service, at the sole discretion of the City. Employment shall be obtained from local work forces as much as possible. Concessions must be open any day the beach is open.
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The lessee shall file a list of items to be sold and the prices to be charged. Unless otherwise stipulated, only food and beverages (excluding alcoholic beverages) may be sold. The City reserves the right to restrict or prohibit the sale of any item. No alcoholic beverages, drugs or other dangerous items shall be offered for sale.
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The successful proposer(s) shall post a price list at the site of each concession while in operation.
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The lease(s) with the successful proper(s) shall run from the date of award and terminate September 30, 2020.
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The City reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to:
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Suspend the contract at any time due to inadequate or poor vendor performance.
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Enter the unit and inspect same for compliance with Local, County, State and Federal Codes/Laws at any time.
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Remove from the concession, at any time, vendor employees or persons who are violating any law, code, rule or ordinance.
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The successful proposer(s) shall maintain the area around the concession in a clean and proper way subject to violations being imposed. Garbage and trash shall be properly stowed and disposed of in accordance with Section 25 of the City’s Code of Ordinances and as directed by the City. Failure to comply with such Section will subject all violators to prosecution in the Long Beach City Court. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this RFP, if a concessionaire pleads or is found guilty of committing such a violation, such concessionaire will be subject to penalty of $750.00 in addition to any fines imposed by the Long Beach City Court. Failure to immediately remedy the situation may jeopardize the vendor’s right to continue to operate any such concession(s) for the remainder of the contract period. City owned receptacles both on the boardwalk and the beach may not be used. The successful proposer(s) shall provide chairs, tables and umbrellas for their patrons.
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The Concession Stand shall be kept clean of graffiti. The lessee has 24 hours to correct a graffiti situation before the City corrects it and bills the lessee for time and materials.
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The Concession Stand shall be responsible for costs associated with water, sewer, electric and sanitation incurred during the Beach Park Season.
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No storage is allowed under the boardwalk at any time; unless permission is granted by the City in writing. Storage can only be used inside the concession stands.
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Absolutely no generators may be used in conjunction with any vending.
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Motor vehicles are not allowed on the boardwalk even to facilitate the location of vendor wagons. Electric vehicles may be permitted only upon prior written consent in the sole discretion of the City.
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Carts and wagons will not be allowed to block access to the Beach Park at any entrance.
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The terms of this proposal are incorporated in and shall be included as part of the agreement being executed.
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In the event that the vendor is found by the City to have violated this agreement, in addition to penalties set forth elsewhere in this document, then penalties shall be as follows:
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1st violation – Warning
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2nd violation - $100 Payment to City’s General Fund
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3rd violation - $400 Payment to City’s General Fund
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4th violation – TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT
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During a City-sponsored event in the leased premises (i.e., Arts & Crafts festival and the City-sanctioned Historical Society Arts and Crafts Festival), the Tenant located in such area may have, at no additional charge, their concession. Hours of operation and rules of the event coordinators must be adhered to. Any questions concerning location on any portion of the Ocean Beach Park shall be determined by the City.
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Subletting of Contract: No contract shall be assigned or any part of the same subcontracted without the written consent of the City and in no case shall such consent relieve the Contractor from his obligation, or change the terms of the contract.