Montrose County is seeking proposals for the management and operation of a year-round coffee concession at Montrose Regional Airport. The contract will be for two years with a possible two-year extension. Proposals are due by May 21, 2026. Questions must be submitted by April 24, 2026. Awards will be based on experience, business plan, and revenue to the county. Proposers must have at least three years of experience in food and beverage services and possess all applicable operating licenses. Insurance and contract security are required upon award. An optional pre-proposal conference will be held on May 8, 2026.
The deadline for proposal submission is May 21, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. MST.
The concessionaire shall remit to the county, on a monthly basis, a concession privilege payment (minimum of 15% of gross receipts or gross revenue) and a space rental payment (minimum of $2,000 for the coffee concession area).
Awards will be made based on the following criteria: 1. Experience in food and beverage operations (20%), 2. Coffee concession concept and business plan (40%), and 3. Revenue to the county (40%).
To qualify for award, proposing firms must have at least three years of experience in providing food and beverage services, no outstanding judgments or bankruptcies within the past three years, all applicable operating licenses, and a sufficient number of trained and licensed personnel.
An optional pre-proposal conference will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 3:00 p. m. MST at Montrose Regional Airport Administration.
The bid notice does not require sample submissions.
Questions must be sent to vendla stockdale, ***@***. *. * no later than 2:00 p. m. MST on Friday, April 24, 2026.