Lake Eva Aquatic Center Concession Operations

The City of Haines City is seeking an experienced operator to provide food and beverage concession services at the Lake Eva Aquatic Center, including staffing, food preparation, sales, cleaning, and facility operations.

City of Haines City


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RFP-26-38-0-2027/jv
Nov 10, 2026 02:00 PM
Oct 09, 2026 05:05 PM
Minority-Owned BusinessWoman-Owned BusinessSmall Business
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Contact
hcbids@hainescityfl.gov
+18634213600
620 Main Street East, Haines City, FL, USA
Submission Instructions
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Description

The City of Haines City is soliciting proposals from an experienced person or entity to operate the food and beverage concession stand at Lake Eva Aquatic Center. The contractor must furnish labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and supplies; maintain adequate staffing and inventory; operate according to the facility and school-calendar schedule; provide approved food and beverages; maintain cleanliness and safety; and comply with applicable licensing, permitting, food-handler, and health requirements. A certified ServSafe Food Manager must be on duty during operations, and other employees must hold current ServSafe Food Handler certifications. The contractor will receive exclusive operating rights, retain concession revenue, and pay the City a negotiated monthly rental fee. The proposal must include the required operating approach, experience and personnel information, references, sample menu and pricing, signage samples, and the completed solicitation attachments and supporting documentation. Subcontracting the concession space is prohibited unless expressly approved in writing by the City.

Classification Codes
NAICS722310Food Service Contractors
PSCM1FDOPERATION OF DINING FACILITIES
Smart Codes
food concession operationsfood service managementaquatic facility concessions
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 09, 2026 09:05 PM-Broadcast Date
Oct 26, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 10, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Opening and Submission Deadline
Nov 17, 2026 07:00 PM-Tentative Evaluation and Selection Committee Meeting
Requirements
Required
  • Bodily Injury Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Public Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Property Damage Liability — $500,000.00
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Excess Coverage — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Product Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — 5%
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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