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REQUEST FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE PROPOSALS
THE MEADOWS & VILLAGE GREEN MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSES
I. Statement of City Objectives
Proposers are invited to provide food and beverage services at Moorhead’s two 18 Hole
Municipal Golf Courses, The Meadows - 401 34th Street South and Village Green - 3421
Westmoor Boulevard. The City of Moorhead is offering to enter into a multi-year
agreement granting exclusive food and beverage rights to the successful proposer. In
return the City requires a quality food and beverage Operator with a commitment to
exceptional customer service. Proposals must accommodate the provision of food and
beverage service at both golf courses.
II. Facility Description
A. The Meadows
The Meadows Public Golf Course offers casual dining and banquet facilities
for special events. The Meadows is open daily to the public from April
through October and from November through March for private parties and
banquets. On the upper level is a Bar and Grill with breathtaking views and a
large patio overlooking the golf course. On the lower level a banquet room of
2000 sq. ft. (dividable into two private rooms) and a lower level patio are
available to accommodate special events.
B. Village Green
The Village Green Public Golf Course features 1,000 sq. ft. of indoor seating
area as well as a large patio adjacent to the golf course.
Attachment 1: Meadows and Village Green City Owned Equipment List
III. Food & Beverage Service Operator Responsibility
A. Food & Beverage Service Plan
Proposals shall include a “food and beverage service plan” which generally
describes the nature of the food and beverage services to be provided at
each golf course, along with estimated/projected costs and expenses.
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B. Staffing/Hours of Operation.
1. Food and beverage service shall be provided during all hours of golf
course operation, unless otherwise agreed upon between the City and
Operator. Staffing must be both qualified and of a sufficient level to
meet customer needs.
2. The general nature of the food and beverage service, to be provided at
each golf course shall be negotiated between the City and Operator
set forth in the final agreement.
3. A food and beverage manager must be designated and on site(s) or
available by phone during all hours of operation.
C. Menu
Selection and pricing shall be the responsibility of the Operator, however a
representative menu and price list shall be included/
D. Equipment
1. Equipment owned by the City (Attachment 1) and used by the
Operator must be clean and maintained in good operating condition.
Costs associated with equipment damage or failure due to Operator
negligence shall be the responsibility of the Operator.
2. Equipment owned by the Operator and utilized in the food and
beverage service must meet NSF standards.
3. Food preparation and serving areas must be kept clean and in good
repair/condition.
4. Operator shall supply all paper goods, cleaning supplies, food
products necessary to the operation.
E. Banquets/Special Events
1. Utilization of the clubhouse facilities for banquets and special events
is encouraged.
2. Scheduling banquets and special events requires the advance
approval of the golf course professional at the respective course.
F. Security Alarms
In the event Operator staff activates a security alarm, the cost associated with
responding to said alarm will be the responsibility of the Operator.
G. Payment
1. Operator shall reimburse the City of Moorhead by the 30th day of each
month an amount equal to a minimum of 15% of the gross sales of all
food and beverage service attributable to the prior month’s operation.
A higher percentage can be submitted as a part of a proposed bid.
2. Operator shall file each month, on forms supplied by the City, a report
that sets forth the gross daily receipts by golf course.
3. City shall maintain the right to inspect Operator’s books and records
in connection with the golf course food and beverage operation.
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IV. City of Moorhead Responsibility
A. City will make the golf course facilities available and maintain same.
B. City will maintain and repair its equipment utilized in the food and beverage
operation.
C. City will provide and pay costs associated with all facility utilities.
D. City will provide a golf cart for the exclusive use of beverage sales on each
golf course as well as an additional cart to be used for tournaments.
V. Liquor License
A. Operator shall be requested to secure and pay all license fees for both an on-
sale liquor license and Sunday liquor license for each golf course. Annual
fees for said licenses at both golf courses total $7,400.
B. Operator must provide Dram Shop Insurance.
VI. Food Service Permit
A. Operator shall designate a food service manager(s) certified by the State of
Minnesota for each golf course.
B. Operator shall be requested to secure and pay all costs associated with food
service permits/license for each golf course.
VII. Insurance
A. City shall maintain appropriate insurance for the building and the personal
property owned by the City and liability coverage for both clubhouses and golf
courses.
B. Operator will be responsible to insure its property and carry $1,000,000
general liability insurance naming the City as an additional insured.
VIII. Indemnification
The Operator shall hold the City harmless and indemnify the City for all costs, including
attorney fees, incurred by the City from any third party claims arising from services
provided by the Operator pursuant to this agreement.
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IX. Agreement
A. City and Operator shall enter into a three-year agreement commencing in
April 2003, setting forth the specific terms and conditions, as generally
contained within this Request for Proposal, pursuant to which Operator shall
provide food and beverage service.
B. Complete food and beverage operations shall be provided during the entire
“golf season” which typically begins in April and concludes in October of each
year.
C. The agreement will specify the period during which the golf course facilities
are available for complete food and beverage operations or limited to special
events/banquets.
D. City and Operator agree that during the term of the agreement, either party by
giving mailed notice on or before February 1 of any year, may choose to
terminate this agreement.
X. Operator Selection Process
A. Sealed written proposals will be accepted until 4:00 pm, Monday, March 17,
2003. Proposals shall be forwarded to the following address:
Attention: Bruce A. Messelt, City Manager
500 Center Avenue, 3rd Floor – City Hall
Box 779
Moorhead, MN 56560
Phone: (218) 299-5305
Fax: (218) 299-5306
Email: bruce.messelt@ci.moorhead.mn.us
B. Proposals may not be withdrawn within 60 days following the submission
deadline.
C. Proposals will be evaluated to determine:
1. Consistency with the Statement of Objectives outlined within the
Request for Proposals, including proposed services, menu and
estimated costs.
2. Qualifications, experience and financial capacity of the Operator.
3. Anticipated financial performance (i.e. Business Plan).
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4. The conditions, if any, attached to the proposal.
5. Other criteria as determined by the City.
D. Depending upon bids received, selected proposers may be invited to
participate in an interview and formal presentation, at the sole discretion of
the City.
E. City Council, at its sole discretion, will select the Operator and reserves the
right to reject any and all proposals. The City reserves to itself and at its
sole discretion the right to rescind its selection of any Operator under this
Request for Proposals in the event that the City cannot reach an agreement
with the selected Operator.
Questions or requests for clarification should be addressed to:
Holly Heitkamp
Parks & Recreation Division Manager
Phone: (218) 299-5515/5340
Fax: (218) 299-5518
Email: holly.heitkamp@ci.moorhead.mn.us
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