The Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, is soliciting proposals from a qualified Contractor to operate the BEP facility, a Full-Service Grill & Espresso Beverage Concession business, located inside the National Guard Armory located at 49000 Camp Denali JBER, AK 99505, pursuant to the Alaska State Chance Act, AS 23.15.010-.210. The Department of Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Business Enterprise Program (BEP) is soliciting proposals to assist the BEP in operating, managing and maintaining a Full-Service Grill & Espresso Beverage Concession business, located inside the National Guard Armory located at 49000 Camp Denali JBER, AK 99505, pursuant to the Alaska State Chance Act, AS 23.15.010-.210. A. Products: The goal is to provide a quality coffee/espresso beverage and food service which includes “Grab and Go” items, soups, snacks, fresh sandwiches, and other products compatible with the nature of this type of business. The Contractor may provide catering services for special in-house events, meetings, and Drill meals at the request of the National Guard. The Contractor shall include a sample menu with the proposal as a separate attachment to Submittal Form E. All featured food items shall be fresh, of good quality, handled, packaged, and labeled professionally. The BEP seeks to optimize the concession revenues while enhancing its services to the building occupants and the general public. B. Rent, Fees, and Signs: The result of this RFP is expected to be a Food Service Contract whereby revenue is shared between the Contractor and the BEP. The BEP expects a percentage of 10% of the Gross Revenues payable to the BEP. Space rent for the actual square footage of the concession stand, storage area, utilities, and use of available equipment use is waived for this contract. Data and telephone lines shall be at the expense of the Contractor and is at a monthly cost of $164.00 and payable to the BEP each month. Signage will be provided and installed by the BEP. The Contractor will not be allowed to modify the Food Service Area or storage room. The Contractor shall submit requests for modifications to the BEP in writing. C. Accepted Forms of Payment: The Concessionaire shall accept payment by cash and major credit cards; acceptance of debit cards and personal checks is at the Contractor’s discretion. D. Janitorial: The Contractor is responsible for the janitorial duties in the Food Service Area: 1. Keep all equipment, counters, food containers, displays, refrigerators, floor area clean and be attractive to the public 2. Wipe tables and chairs frequently or when needed 3. Keep garbage areas clean and dispose of it properly, according to the instructions by the building management 4. Keep all supplies properly stored either in the Food Service counter space or storage room 5. Sweep floors 6. Provide routine cleaning maintenance to espresso equipment 7. Provide general clean-up and maintain the BEP vending facility in an orderly and business-like manner 8. Comply with all health and safety requirements
