Summary of Specifications:
FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF CONCESSION STANDS AND BEACHFRONT CONCESSIONS, LOCATED EAST OF COLLINS AVENUE AT BOTH 21ST STREET AND 46TH STREET.
Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 05-09/10
Scope of Services
This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks responses from proposers to competitively solicit proposals from qualified concessionaires for the management and operation of concession stands and beachfront concessions located east of Collins Avenue at both 21st Street and 46th Street, as outlined in the scope of services herein.
The term of the Agreement resulting from this RFP shall be for an initial term of two (2) years with the sole option and discretion of the City, to renew for an additional three (3), one year periods.
Sealed Proposals will be received until 3:00 PM on December 3, 2009 at the following address:
City of Miami Beach, City Hall; Procurement Division - Third Floor; 1700 Convention Center Drive; Miami Beach, Florida 33139
ANY PROPOSAL RECEIVED AFTER 3:00 PM ON DECEMBER 3, 2009 WILL BE RETURNED TO THE PROPOSER UNOPENED. THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS BEFORE THE STATED TIME AND DATE IS SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILTY OF THE PROPOSER.
The City will not be responsible for delays caused by mail, courier service, including U.S. Mail, or any other occurrence.
A Pre-Proposal Submission Meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the following address: City of Miami Beach, City Hall – Fourth Floor; 1700 Convention Center Drive; City Manager’s Large Conference Room; Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Attendance (in person or via telephone) to this Pre-Proposal Submission Meeting is encouraged and recommended as a source of information, but is not mandatory. Proposers interested in participating in the Pre-Proposal Submission Meeting via telephone must follow these steps:
(1) Dial the TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-888-776-3766 (Toll-free North America)
(2) Enter the MEETING NUMBER: *3384706* (note that number is preceded and followed by the star (*) key).
Proposers who are interested in participating via telephone, please send an e-mail to Olga Serrano at: Holgaserrano@miamibeachfl.govH expressing your intent to participate via telephone at least one business day in advance of the meeting.
The City of Miami Beach is using BidSync, a central notification system which provides bid notification services to interested vendors. BidSync allows for vendors to register online and receive notification of new bids, amendments and awards. Vendors with Internet access should review the registration options at the following website: Hwww.bidsync.comH. If you do not have Internet access, please call the BidSync’s vendor support group at 801-765-9245.
The City of Miami Beach also utilizes BidNet for automatic notification of bid opportunities and document fulfillment. This system allows for vendors to register online and receive notification of new bids, amendments and awards. Vendors with Internet access should review the registration options at the following website: Hwww.govbids.com/scripts/southflorida/public/home1.aspH If you do not have Internet access, please call the BidNet support group at 800-677-1997 extension # 214.
The City of Miami Beach reserves the right to accept any proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Miami Beach, or waive any informality in any proposal. The City of Miami Beach may also reject any and all proposals.
YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED THAT THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS, WHICH MAY BE FOUND ON THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH WEBSITE: Hhttp://web.miamibeachfl.gov/procurement/scroll.aspx?id 23510
• CONE OF SILENCE -- ORDINANCE NO. 2002-3378 • CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS BY VENDORS ORDINANCE NO. 2003-3389. • CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS -- RESOLUTION NO. 2000-23879. • DEBARMENT PROCEEDINGS -- ORDINANCE NO. 2000-3234. • PROTEST PROCEDURES -- ORDINANCE NO. 2002-3344. • LOBBYIST REGISTRATION AND DISCLOSURE OF FEES -- ORDINANCE NO. 2002-3363 • REQUIREMENT FOR CITY CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE EQUAL BENEFITS FOR DOMESTIC PARTNERS - ORDINANCE NO. 2005-3494
Sincerely, Gus Lopez, CPPO Procurement Director
