The Offeror may submit proposals for one or both options listed below. These options are to serve as basic guidelines for the Offeror; creativity and innovation is encouraged. Option A: First Floor Café Area (See Attachment 1 for Floor Plan) The selected operator(s) for Option A will be responsible for: • The Offeror(s) shall ensure that all food and beverage served at the Café be of the highest quality. To the extent possible, preference should be given to locally sourced products. • Offering a menu that includes but is not limited to coffee, hot and cold sandwiches, snacks, and beverages. The successful Offeror(s) will be required to display menu boards or printed menus with pricing. Pricing should be reasonable for all food and beverage served. • Operating during business hours; the expectation would be from 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. but may be negotiated with the selected Offeror(s). • Maintaining the café space in a clean, sanitary, and inviting condition, including the disposal of trash. • The Offeror(s) shall furnish all of the equipment and materials required to perform the operation of food and beverage service, including specialist equipment needed to fulfill the services offered in submitted proposals. • Utility payments will be negotiated with the selected Offeror(s). RFP 255X901025 4 • Persons employed by the successful Offeror(s) in the performance of services pursuant to this RFP shall not be considered City employees. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to provide the employees, train, supervise and direct said employees and ensure that there is adequate staffing to match the work requirements. • The selected Offeror(s) and its employees shall meet all required sanitation, safety, food preparation and storage standards including compliance with applicable health codes and shall obtain all required certifications or licenses, at no cost to the City. Offeror(s) is responsible for maintaining all appropriate certification and licensing requirements in full force for the duration of the contract. These must be displayed in the café space when applicable.
