Borough of Paramus Food and Beverage Concession Services RFP 2026
Borough of ParamusCity · Paramus, NJ- Due
- Mar 5, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 10, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Annemarie Krusznis
The 30-second brief
The Borough of Paramus is seeking proposals for food and beverage concession services at the Paramus Municipal Pool for the 2026 season. The contract includes operating a concession stand, providing food and beverages, and adhering to specific operational, health, and safety requirements. Bidders will be evaluated based on proposal amount, menu quality, references, past performance, and conformity to specifications.
Required Concession Menu, Proposed Concession Menu, Prior Experience, Proposed Concession Equipment, NJ Anti-Discrimination Provisions, Americans with Disabilities Act Certification and Requirements, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, Certification of Non-Involvement with Russia and Belarus, Ownership Disclosure, Certificate of Insurance & Hold Harmless
Proposal Amount, Quality Variety and Value of Menu Offered, References and most recent Health Inspection Report, Past Performance in the Borough of Paramus, Conformity to specifications
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Summary
The Borough of Paramus is seeking proposals for food and beverage concession services at the Paramus Municipal Pool for the 2026 season.
The contract includes operating a concession stand, providing food and beverages, and adhering to specific operational, health, and safety requirements. Bidders will be evaluated based on proposal amount, menu quality, references, past performance, and conformity to specifications.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Proposal Amount
- Quality Variety and Value of Menu Offered
- References and most recent Health Inspection Report
- Past Performance in the Borough of Paramus
- Conformity to specifications
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Required Concession Menu
- Proposed Concession Menu
- Prior Experience
- Proposed Concession Equipment
- NJ Anti-Discrimination Provisions
- Americans with Disabilities Act Certification and Requirements
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
- Certification of Non-Involvement with Russia and Belarus
- Ownership Disclosure
- Certificate of Insurance & Hold Harmless
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Schedule A
- Schedule B
- Schedule C
- Schedule D
- Checklist of Required Documents
- NJ Anti-Discrimination Provisions
- Americans with Disabilities Act Certification and Requirements
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
- Certification of Non-Involvement with Russia and Belarus
- Ownership Disclosure
- Certificate of Insurance & Hold Harmless
- Submit to
- Municipal Building, 1 Jockish Square, Paramus, New Jersey
- Duration
- 3 months
- Scope location
- Paramus, New Jersey
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Borough of Paramus?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 5, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Municipal Building, 1 Jockish Square, Paramus, New Jersey. For questions, contact Annemarie Krusznis.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Borough of Paramus in NJ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Annemarie Krusznis. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Required Concession Menu, Proposed Concession Menu, Prior Experience, Proposed Concession Equipment, NJ Anti-Discrimination Provisions, Americans with Disabilities Act Certification and Requirements, Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran, Certification of Non-Involvement with Russia and Belaru. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Proposal Amount, Quality Variety and Value of Menu Offered, References and most recent Health Inspection Report, Past Performance in the Borough of Paramus, Conformity to specifications" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Borough of Paramus?
All active and historical solicitations from Borough of Paramus are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Borough of Paramus regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Schedule A, Schedule B, Schedule C, Schedule D, Checklist of Required Documents, NJ Anti-Discrimination Provisions, Americans with Disabilities Act Certification and Requirements, Disclosure of Invest. Review the full document from Borough of Paramus for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Paramus, New Jersey. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.