The City of Fort Collins is seeking proposals for a food and beverage concessionaire to manage and operate the restaurant/snack bar at Southridge Golf Course. The contract will be for one year with automatic annual renewals for up to four additional years. Proposals must be submitted online through the Rocky Mountain e-Purchasing System. Questions are due by August 5, 2026, and proposals are due by August 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM MT. The concessionaire will be responsible for all operational aspects, including staffing, supplies, and maintaining an adequate stock. The city will provide utilities and some equipment maintenance. The concession fee structure includes a monthly fee and potential profit sharing. Average annual gross revenue from **** was approximately $567,000. The concessionaire must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including non-discrimination policies. Background screening of employees is required. Pricing and menu items are subject to city approval.
Proposals are due by 3:00 PM MT on August 19, 2026.
The concession fee includes a monthly fee and potential profit sharing. Specific payment details are outlined in the agreement, with annual payments due by August 31st and February 28th of the subsequent year.
Proposals will be evaluated based on understanding of project objectives, scope of proposal, firm capability, assigned personnel, quality and suitability of products, pricing, and sustainability methodology. A rating scale from 1 to 10 will be used for each criterion.
The ideal concessionaire should have previous experience operating a similar concession, demonstrate sufficient skills, and have a strong financial condition to ensure adequate staffing and supplies. Proof of financial ability is required prior to an interview.
Unacceptable personal conduct or failure to correct conduct may result in immediate or early termination of the agreement. Failure to make timely payment of the concession fee may result in a lien on the concessionaire's property.
Proposals that do not conform to submission requirements, such as page limits or formatting, may be rejected. Failure to provide a public viewing copy of the proposal may result in a waiver of confidentiality claims.