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The Brown Deer Golf Club is seeking a vendor for comprehensive food and beverage services for a three-year initial term, with options for two two-year renewal periods. The vendor will be responsible for all food and beverage operations, including restaurant, banquet, and catering services. The contract includes various expenses covered by the club, such as utilities, advertising, cleaning, and landscaping. The vendor must meet specific experience, financial, and operational requirements, including a minimum of 5 years of experience in golf course or hospitality food service, audited financial statements for the past 3 years, proof of liability insurance (minimum $2 million), and workers compensation insurance. Proposals are due October 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM noon, and must be submitted to Sherri Proud, Director of Parks and Recreation, at the address provided. A pre-proposal meeting and tour is encouraged on September 10, 11, or 12, 2025. Questions must be submitted by September 22, 2025. The selection process includes a review of qualifications, a review of financial proposals, and contract negotiations. The minimum year one gross revenue goal is $705,000, and the minimum year three gross revenue goal is $776,000. The operation start date is January 1, 2026.
Proposals must be received by October 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM noon.
The proposal will be evaluated based on experience and qualifications (25%), operational plan (25%), menu quality and pricing (15%), revenue projections and financial stability (15%), marketing and customer service (10%), and banquet and special event investment (10%).
The vendor must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in golf course or hospitality food service, demonstrated experience managing similar-sized operations, a valid business license, insurance coverage, certified food protection manager certification, and be eligible for a liquor license in Iowa.
A pre-proposal meeting and tour is encouraged on September 10, 11, or 12, 2025.
