Bar Menu Government Bids & RFPs

The estimated period of performance for this contract is from May 6, 2026, to May 18, 2026.

Payment will be made by the entity listed in block 17a. The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR ****, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management.

The contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

The minimum qualifications for the working supervisor require two years of experience working in a large facility caterer style, multi-entree menu service, and a current food sanitation certificate through an accredited program, preferably the NRAEF ServSafe certification.

The agency protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from filing.

The estimated total value for this acquisition is $9,000,****.

The bid opening date, which is the deadline for proposal submission, is April 21, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. city time. The contract commencement is expected to lead to the café opening no later than 45 days after contract execution.

The vendor will pay a set lease rate to be determined in contract negotiations. The contract details payment for contractor services, which will be based on billings supported by itemized documentation, and compensation will be no more often than monthly.

The award shall be made in the best interest of the airport, taking into consideration not only the proposed commission rate, but also the ability to offer quality food service, creative marketing and promotional ideas, and financial sustainability. The evaluation criteria are: financial sustainability (30 points), quality of offered menu (30 points), marketing and promotional plan (20 points), and references and experience (20 points).

Vendors are required to submit a statement of qualifications thoroughly detailing entity name, contact person, address, telephone number, fax number, email address, website address, description of entity's restaurant-related experience, a statement verifying no outstanding legal or financial judgments, confirmation of compliance with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity, a signed financial statement showing ability to finance operations, and any other pertinent information. A letter of reference from the proposer's principal bank may also be required.

The notice mentions that failure to provide required information may lead to the proposal being evaluated without the missing information or rejection. It also states that direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection process may result in disqualification.

There will be no pre-submittal meeting held for this RFP, indicating that a formal site visit is not a mandatory part of the process.

The notice does not mention any requirement for sample submissions.

Protests must be filed in writing with the City Clerk within three days after the protester knows or should have known the basis of the protest.

The bid notice states The company selected as nonappropriated food contractor shall be given a transition period of four 4 weeks from the contract date to have the concession fully operational.

The bid notice states The contractor shall deposit 100 of gross sales using an **** AF form to the nafi at the end of each performance day.

The performance start date will be twenty-one days after the date of the ntp, carried to the following monday if the date falls on a weekend.

The contractor shall employ sufficient personnel to maintain sanitary conditions and satisfactory service which will ensure prompt and efficient service at all times.

Failure of the contractor to perform preventive maintenance on the equipment may result in the government obtaining the services of a recognized maintenance company and billing the contractor for the cost of such services.

JMD is providing a maximum of **** per month to offset vendor costs per month.

The bid notice states all rfps must be submitted to the board of county commissioners office located at 314west main street, walla walla, wa ****, located on the second oor of the building by3: 00 p. m. , thursday, january 15, 2026.

The bid notice states provider shall pay to county the following: percent of gross revenue of alcohol sales for the fair percent of gross revenue for alcohol sales for nonfair public events percent of gross revenue for alcohol sales for private events percent of gross revenue for nonalcohol sales.

The bid notice states weight will be given based on the completeness of the rfp, the response to the listed factors, and to the providers quoted fee.

The bid notice states all providers personnel selling serving alcohol andor in any way providing concession services, must have successfully completed and be in possession of a mandatory alcohol server training mast permit washington administrative code wac chapter **** and providers alcohol security and monitoring personnel must meet countys approval.