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FRED BENSON BEACH FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONCESSION

New Shoreham School District, RI·School
Dec 11, 2025
Posted Date
Jan 05, 2026
Submission Deadline
Reported: Town of New Shoreham
401-466-3200
Fred Benson Beach, New Shoreham, RI

Summary

The Town of New Shoreham is seeking proposals for a Food and Beverage Concession at the Fred Benson Beach. Specifications are available on the Town's website and www.bidnetdirect.com. A pre-bid walk-through will be held on December 29, 2025. Proposals will be accepted until January 5, 2026.

Section 4.2 — Scope of Services and Deliverables

The selected vendor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform the services described herein. Work shall commence within fifteen (15) calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and shall be completed within the timeframe specified in the project schedule attached as Exhibit B.

Proposals must include a detailed implementation timeline, staffing plan with key personnel qualifications, and three (3) references from comparable government engagements completed within the past five years. Evaluation will be based on technical approach (40%), experience and qualifications (30%), cost proposal (20%), and small business participation plan (10%).

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