Mobile Shaved Ice Food Truck Operations

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking one or more operators to provide a modern mobile food truck serving shaved ice and related concessions and catering at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park.

Kentucky > Finance and Administration Cabinet > Division of Real Properties


General
Open (open)
RFB-785-2700000144
Oct 21, 2026 06:00 PM
Sep 25, 2026 12:00 PM
1 year base + 5 × 1 year options
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Contact
jamie.bryant@ky.gov
+15027820363
403 Wapping Street, Frankfort, KY, USA
Submission Instructions
Mail
Division of Real Properties, State Properties Branch, Bush Building, 3rd Floor, 403 Wapping Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-2607
Form of Proposal, Bid deposit
Description

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is soliciting bids for one or more license agreements to operate a modern, mobile food truck providing shaved ice concessions at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park. The operator may also provide catering, canteen, convenience foods, beverages excluding alcohol, and related retail services for park events and the general public. The successful bidder must provide the food truck or vehicle, inventory, staffing, self-contained power, water, waste management, accessible service arrangements, tablet-based credit-card payment capability, employee background screenings, required health and operating licenses, and applicable permits. The bidder must submit pricing as a percentage of gross receipts and/or a flat monthly rental fee, with a minimum acceptable bid of 10% of gross receipts, plus a $100 bid deposit and a summary of relevant past experience. The license has an initial one-year term with five additional one-year renewal options, subject to a June 30, 2031 maximum term.

Classification Codes
NAICS722330Mobile Food Services
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
mobile food truck operationsshaved ice concessionscatering services
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 25, 2026-Issue Date
Oct 21, 2026 06:00 PM-Bid Opening and Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Public liability insurance — $300,000.00
  • Public liability aggregate — $1,000,000.00
  • Property damage insurance — $100,000.00
  • Mobile food truck/canteen/concessions vehicle insurance
Scored
No
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