Keller Golf Course Clubhouse Food Management and Operations

Ramsey County is seeking an experienced operator to manage the year-round Keller Golf Course Clubhouse, including restaurant food and beverage service, liquor service, banquets, private events, and on-course concessions.

Ramsey County > Parks & Recreation Department


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RFP-PRK0000029296-0-2026/KB
Nov 03, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 09, 2026 03:00 AM
2 years base + 3 × 1 year options
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Contact
karen.bollinger@ramseycountymn.gov
+16512668072
Ramsey County, MN, USA
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Description

Ramsey County, through its Parks & Recreation Department, is seeking proposals for an experienced operator to manage the year-round Keller Golf Course Clubhouse. The scope includes restaurant and bar operations, food and beverage service, liquor service, grab-and-go offerings, golf-course beverage-cart and halfway-house concessions, golf-related banquets, wedding receptions, private parties, meetings, and rental-space operations. The contractor must furnish labor, staffing, operating materials, and any additional equipment or furnishings needed; operate the restaurant and concessions whenever the course is open; provide a full-time qualified Food and Beverage Manager; obtain and maintain required licenses, including an on-sale liquor license from the City of Maplewood; provide menus, pricing, marketing, customer service, cleaning, routine kitchen-equipment maintenance, utilities, point-of-sale technology, and operational reporting. The County-owned clubhouse equipment and furnishings are available for use. Proposals are evaluated on a 50-page response consisting of a workplan, qualifications and experience, and rates or percentage-of-revenue information, with evaluation weighted 35 points for the workplan, 35 points for qualifications and experience, and 30 points for rates.

Classification Codes
NAICS722310Food Service Contractors
PSCM1FDOPERATION OF DINING FACILITIES
Smart Codes
restaurant managementbanquet catering servicesgolf course concessions
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 9, 2026-Solicitation Posted
Oct 15, 2026 03:00 PM-Responder Information Session (optional)
Oct 20, 2026-Questions Due
Oct 26, 2026-Anticipated Answers Posted
Nov 03, 2026 08:00 PM-Responses Due
Nov 16, 2026-Anticipated Interviews
Nov 23, 2026-Anticipated Notice of Intent to Award
Jan 1, 2027-Anticipated Contract Start
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial general liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation — $500,000.00
  • Professional liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Liquor liability — $50,000.00
  • Auto liability — $500,000.00
  • Fire and All-Risk Property Insurance
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Legal Ad-
Solicitation DocumentOct 08, 2026 01:41 PM
Solicitation ExhibitOct 08, 2026 01:42 PM
Solicitation AttachmentOct 08, 2026 01:41 PM
Exhibit A - Clubhouse AssetsOct 08, 2026 01:42 PM
Exhibit B - Clubhouse Maintenance ResponsibilitiesOct 08, 2026 01:43 PM
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