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Concession Services - Athletic Fields, Aquatic Center and Sportsplex
History
In 2006, the Village entered into a one-year concessions agreement with renewable one-year terms for the following four years. In February 2010, the Village Board approved exercising the option to stay with the existing vendor for the fifth year of the five-year agreement.
The drafting of a Request for Proposals for the 2011 Concession Services was planned to begin earlier than usual to give enough time for a review of the operations of those who submit a proposal. It was also discussed changes in the type of concessions offered should be considered as well as expanding the menu to include healthier options for our patrons. Consideration for the possible addition of the Sportsplex concession area and the potential for offering fund-raising days to local organizations were other issues raised.
The RFP for concession services was released on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. On Thursday, August 12, 2010 site visits were made as part of a pre-proposal meeting with those who intended to respond to allow the potential candidates an opportunity to better understand our facilities and requirements. Five submittals were made including proposals from the existing operator My Concessions, CT Blue (the concessionaire from the Metra Commuter Stations), Bennet Curtis House, Jashees, C & W Concessions.
Interviews with Nancy Flores, Kurt Heinlen and Ray Piattoni were held on Thursday, Sept. 16th with all five concessionaires. A second interview was held with the two most experienced and qualified respondents; Jashees and My Concessions. These interviews included Trustee Gira, Ellen Baer, Nancy Flores and Ray Piattoni. There was considerable discussion about the vendors, their proposals and qualifications.
Though the current vendor, My Concessions, has been reliable overall, there were concerns raised both last year and this year that were addressed with the owner on multiple occasions....
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