Specifications include, but are not limited to: The CITY OF SOUTH BEND’S DEPARTMENT OF VENUES PARKS & ARTS (VPA) acting by and through its BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS (BPC), in releasing this REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ), intends to pursue a contract with a FOOD SERVICE OPERATOR (FSO) who will be responsible for managing and operating a food, beverage, and optional catering service at the newly developed PUBLIC CAFÉ, BAR, AND OUTDOOR PATIO (VENUE) connected to the Howard Park Community Center. ·2,660 SQ FT interior café space (inclusive of kitchen & restrooms) ·1,500 SQ FT covered outdoor patio ·6,130 SQ FT attached patio with pergola, bocce ball court, heaters, landscaping, & lighting ·Estimated VENUE seated capacity 150-200 total, 75-100 indoors / 75-100 outdoors ·Collapsible window and door system, opening towards park and patios ·Indoor/outdoor bar top feature ·Patio designed to consider Indiana State Excise laws ·Immediate views of ice skating trail, lighted water fountains, park, and event lawn ·Attached to 150-person capacity community room, divisible into 3 spaces ·Adjacent 125-person pre-event room (skate changing area in the winter) ·156 free public parking spots within less than one block