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Centennial Park and Ball Field Concessions RFP 24-007
History
On February 16, 2024, the Village issued RFP 24-007 (attached) to solicit proposals to operate the Villages concession stands at Centennial Park, John Humphrey Complex, and Centennial Park Aquatic Center in 2024, 2025 and 2026, with an option to renew in 2027 and 2028. A non-mandatory preproposal meeting/tour was held on February 23, 2024. The proposal submission deadline was 11:00 a.m., March 11, 2024.
Proposals (attached) were received from RV Concessions and PM Concessions.
PM Concessions has been in operation since 2013, originally hosting food booths at fairs and festivals in Ohio. The owner/operator has since relocated to Illinois and has operated the Dellwood concession stand for the Lockport Park District for the last three years. Additionally, PM Concessions recently secured a contract with the University of Illinois - Chicago (UIC) to run concessions at the 1300 seat Curtis Granderson Stadium.
RV Concessions has operated as many as 11 seasonal park district concession stands. RV currently operates stands for the Palatine, Elk Grove and West Chicago Park Districts. RV Concessions has operated the Village’s concessions operations since 2018 and is a subsidiary of Rocco Vino’s in Orland Park.
Staff conducted interviews with both proposers on March 25, 2024.
PM Concessions appears to be capable, with strengths in recruiting and staff management. RV Concessions conveyed a greater depth of experience in the operation of high demand and volume concession stands and food service operations. Key to RV’s capability is local support. During peak periods, concessions personnel are able to call upon the local restaurant for food and personnel support. Additionally, RV Concessions possess an inventory of equipment which supports the Village’s concessions operations.
In 2023, RV Concessions paid the Village 5% of Centennial and John Humphrey gross revenues totaling $6,002 and 10% of pool gr...
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