From
Gary Yakesch, Assistant Director of Finance, Parks, Arts and Recreation
Title
Contract with American Resort Management to provide food and beverage services at The EPIC for an initial term of one (1) year with the option to renew for up to four (4) additional one-year periods for 10% of gross monthly food and beverage sales; and authorize City Manager to execute renewals
Presenter
Cheryl DeLeon, Director of Parks, Arts and Recreation
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
Notice of bid #19151 was advertised in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, the State's Electronic Business Daily, and Bid Sync; it was distributed to 18 vendors including 3 Grand Prairie vendors. Two bids were received.
The award was based on best value criteria set up in the specification, including experience, proposed operations, staffing, compatibility with The EPIC, and other relevant criteria as listed in the specification. Under the specifications of the bid, the awarded vendor will provide food & beverage services to The EPIC in exchange for a revenue sharing agreement with the City.
The bid received from American Resort Management is the recommended bid for award based on the evaluation criteria formulated in the bid and score results from city staff evaluations of the proposals.
American Resort Management owners are experienced food and beverage operators in several venues including Epic Waters in Grand Prairie.
This item was presented to the Finance and Government Committee on October 15, 2019 for recommendation and approval.
Financial Consideration
The EPIC will receive 10% of gross monthly food and beverage sales.