4.1. Item 1 – Young’s Field Park: Food Vendor It is the intent of the Town of New Milford to contract with food trucks or carts to sell food and drink items, with the exception of ice cream and candy, at Young’s Field Park located at 6 Young’s Field Road. The Town of New Milford has the right to nullify the contract with the purveyor if at any time if these bid specifications are not followed. 1. The annual bid shall be for the first year's license fee. The bid payment is due by April 8, 2025. The license shall run from April 15, 2025 through November 30, 2025. The payment shall be delivered to the Parks and Recreation Department, checks payable to the Town of New Milford, Connecticut. 2. The bid will be for one year and will be re-bid each year. 3. The portable concessions unit may be kept open from April 15, 2025 – November 30, 2025. No other dates are allowed. It is imperative that concessions be available Monday-Friday from at least 5:30pm7:30pm during the Adult Softball League (May-August). 4. The Town reserves the right to award the bid to different food vendors with the intent to encourage diverse offerings that do not compete with each other. 5. Please be advised that there may be special events held at Young’s Field that may include food vending trucks. These events will not preclude the winning bidder from selling their product. 6. Bidding opens with a minimum offer of $500.00. 4.2. Item 2 – Lynn Deming Park: Ice Cream Vendor It is the intent of the Town of New Milford to contract to sell ice cream, soda, sports drinks, water and candy (you are not allowed to sell food items) at Lynn Deming Park located at 134 Candlewood Lake Road North. The Town of New Milford has the right to nullify the contract with the purveyor if at any time if these bid specifications are not followed. In addition, the purveyor must agree to allow the placement of vending machines to be limited to and inclusive of coffee, soda, snacks, candy, etc. 1. The annual bid shall be for the first year's license fee. The bid payable is due by April 8, 2025. The license shall run on or before April 15, 2025 to November 30, 2025. 2. The bid will be for one year and will be re-bid each year. 3. The Town reserves the right to award the bid to different food vendors with the intent to encourage diverse offerings that do not compete with each other. 4. Please be advised that there may be special events held at Lynn Deming Park that may include food/ice cream vending trucks. These events will not preclude the winning bidder from selling their product. 5. The portable concession may be operational for business from April 15, 2025 through November 30, 2025 (the park is fully operational from Memorial Day – Labor Day). It is imperative that the portable ice cream truck make visits on Saturdays, Sundays, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Labor Day. 6. Bidding opens with a minimum offer of $3,000.00.
