Performing Arts Center Restaurant and Concession Operations

The City of Lancaster is seeking an operator to manage restaurant and concession food and beverage services at its performing arts center, including staffing, sanitation, equipment upkeep, and financial reporting.

City of Lancaster > Finance Department > Purchasing Division


General
Open (bidding)
019-27
Nov 16, 2026 10:00 PM
Oct 27, 2026 03:19 PM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
daperez@cityoflancasterca.org
+16617235845
44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The City seeks an experienced operator to manage Zelda’s 750 West restaurant and the East End concessions at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center. The operator will provide food, beverages, consumables, serviceware, staffing, training, point-of-sale capability, sanitation, routine equipment upkeep, and financial reporting. Operations must support scheduled performances and events, with restaurant and concession hours coordinated to patron demand. The proposal must describe the restaurant concept, menus and pricing, staffing and management, pre-performance service, marketing and business development, implementation, and compliance with the scope of work. The operator must maintain applicable business licenses, food safety credentials, permits, and insurance, and comply with health, sanitation, employment, and alcohol-service requirements. The City provides existing food-service equipment and utilities; the operator is responsible for its care and routine upkeep. The contract is planned for an initial three-year term, with up to two additional one-year extensions by mutual written agreement. Proposals must include a technical proposal, compensation proposal, financial statements, references, and the specified completed exhibits and other required credentials.

Classification Codes
NAICS722310Food Service Contractors
PSCM164Operation of Dining Facilities
Smart Codes
restaurant operationsfood concession servicescatering services
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 27, 2026 03:19 PM-Solicitation Posted
Nov 04, 2026 05:00 PM-Optional Site Walk (optional)
Lancaster Performing Arts Center, Zelda's 750 West. RSVP by November 3, 2026, at 17:00 PDT.
Nov 10, 2026 01:00 AM-Questions Due
Nov 16, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Due
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Employment Practices Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability
  • Umbrella or Excess Liability — $10,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 4 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Site Map of ZeldasOct 27, 2026 08:19 AM
Site Map of East ConcessionsOct 27, 2026 08:19 AM
Photographs of the facilityOct 27, 2026 08:19 AM
Sample ContractOct 27, 2026 08:19 AM
ExhibitsOct 27, 2026 08:19 AM
Tentative Schedule of EventsOct 27, 2026 08:19 AM
Large Equipment ListOct 27, 2026 08:19 AM
RFP DocumentOct 27, 2026 08:37 AM
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