Cameron County - Parks Concession: Food Service/Snack Bar at Andy Bowie Park Location # 9 - Bid # 1340-9 (2026)
Cameron CountyCounty · Brownsville, TX- Due
- Nov 25, 2026
- 13 days left
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Roberto C. Luna
- (956) 544-0871
The 30-second brief
Cameron County is seeking bids for a concessionaire to operate a food service and snack bar at Andy Bowie Park Location # 9, located at 7300 Park Rd. 100, South Padre Island, Texas. The concession business involves the lease of a 500 square foot concrete block building partially equipped for food service, for the sale of items such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials, fried seafood, boiled shrimp, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, sodas, water, ice cream, and approved items. The contract term is for 5 years from the award date, with rent paid on an annual flat rate basis (monthly at 1/12th of the annual rate) or 10% of gross sales, whichever is greater. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11th, 2026, at 11:00 am at Andy Bowie Park. Questions must be submitted by Friday, November 13th, 2026, before 3:00 p.m. C.S.T., and bids are due by November 25th, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. A bid bond of $500 is required.
Lowest possible total extended price of the Base Bid meeting specifications, annual flat rates offered, and willingness to accept all terms and conditions.
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Summary
Cameron County is seeking bids for a concessionaire to operate a food service and snack bar at Andy Bowie Park Location # 9, located at 7300 Park Rd. 100, South Padre Island, Texas.
The concession business involves the lease of a 500 square foot concrete block building partially equipped for food service, for the sale of items such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner specials, fried seafood, boiled shrimp, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, sodas, water, ice cream, and approved items. The contract term is for 5 years from the award date, with rent paid on an annual flat rate basis (monthly at 1/12th of the annual rate) or 10% of gross sales, whichever is greater. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11th, 2026, at 11:00 am at Andy Bowie Park. Questions must be submitted by Friday, November 13th, 2026, before 3:00 p.m. C.S.T., and bids are due by November 25th, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. A bid bond of $500 is required.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest possible total extended price of the Base Bid meeting specifications, annual flat rates offered, and willingness to accept all terms and conditions.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
16- Addendum Acknowledgment Form
- Attachments A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I & J
- Minimum Insurance Requirements
- Bid Bond - $500
- ADA Non-Discrimination Policy for Vendors/Contractors
- Signature Form
- Deficiencies and Deviations Form
- Bidder’s Statement of Organization
- Submit to
- Purchasing Dept., County Courthouse (Dancy Bldg.), 1100 E. Monroe St, Basement Floor, Room #B17, Brownsville, Texas 78520
- Scope location
- South Padre Island, Texas
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Cameron County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 25, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Purchasing Dept., County Courthouse (Dancy Bldg.), 1100 E. Monroe St, Basement Floor, Room #B17, Brownsville, Texas 78520. For questions, contact Roberto C. Luna.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Cameron County in TX, 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 Bid 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 Roberto C. Luna at (956) 544-0871. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Lowest possible total extended price of the Base Bid meeting specifications, annual flat rates offered, and willingness to accept all terms and conditions." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Cameron County?
All active and historical solicitations from Cameron County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Cameron County 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 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 25, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: Addendum Acknowledgment Form, Attachments A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I & J, Minimum Insurance Requirements, Bid Bond - $500, ADA Non-Discrimination Policy for Vendors/Contractors, Signature Form, Deficie. Review the full document from Cameron County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: South Padre Island, Texas. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.