Nicholasville-Jessamine County Parks and Recreation Concession Stand Operations RFP 2026
City of NicholasvilleCity · Nicholasville, KY- Due
- May 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 27, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Anessa Snowden
- (859) 885-9787 ext 104
The 30-second brief
Solicits proposals for the operation of a concession stand at the John Preece Park Soccer Complex for the Spring/Fall 2026 season. The selected concessionaire will be responsible for all aspects of the concession stand's operation.
Concession stand operations, Menu items, Pricing, Inventory list, Staffing plan, Food safety certifications, Business license, Proof of ability to pay lease fee, POS history.
Qualifications, experience, menu, pricing, inventory, references, financial stability, staffing plan, food safety certifications, business license, POS history.
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Summary
Solicits proposals for the operation of a concession stand at the John Preece Park Soccer Complex for the Spring/Fall 2026 season. The selected concessionaire will be responsible for all aspects of the concession stand's operation.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
11- Qualifications
- Experience
- Menu
- Pricing
- Inventory
- References
- Financial stability
- Staffing plan
- Food safety certifications
- Business license
- POS history
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Concession stand operations
- Menu items
- Pricing
- Inventory list
- Staffing plan
- Food safety certifications
- Business license
- Proof of ability to pay lease fee
- POS history
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Letter of interest
- Qualifications
- Sample menu
- Inventory list
- References
- Proof of payment ability
- POS history
- Food safety certifications
- Business license
- Staffing plan
- Submit to
- 499 E Maple Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Nicholasville, KY
- Reported agency
- Nicholasville-Jessamine County Parks and Recreation
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Nicholasville?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 6, 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: 499 E Maple Street, Nicholasville, KY 40356. For questions, contact Anessa Snowden.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Nicholasville in KY, 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 Anessa Snowden at (859) 885-9787 ext 104. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Concession stand operations, Menu items, Pricing, Inventory list, Staffing plan, Food safety certifications, Business license, Proof of ability to pay lease fee, POS history.. 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: "Qualifications, experience, menu, pricing, inventory, references, financial stability, staffing plan, food safety certifications, business license, POS history." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Nicholasville?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Nicholasville are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Nicholasville 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: Letter of interest, qualifications, sample menu, inventory list, references, proof of payment ability, POS history, food safety certifications, business license, staffing plan.. Review the full document from City of Nicholasville for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Nicholasville, KY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.