Specifications include, but are not limited to: Firms interested in submitting a proposal in response to this RFP are expected to familiarize themselves with the Babe Didrikson Zaharias Municipal Golf Course, the physical characteristics of the site, the golf course design and the existing facilities. The selected Firm will be responsible for the maintenance, operations and management of the golf course and facilities that shall include, but not be limited to: • Maintain and operate the golf course and ancillary facilities in a first-class manner consistent with the quality expected of a golf course in accordance with standards established by the City. • Hire, train, and supervise the staff necessary to manage and operate the facilities. • Provide a general manager for the golf course to be responsible for day-to-day management, who shall reasonably be available during normal working hours. • Ensure that said course is operable for play seven (7) days per week, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. The course may be closed by the City of Port Arthur at any time based on the Engineering Plan for the construction for the Drainage Project. • Provide a director of golf who is a current Class “A” member in good standing of the Professional Golf Association or Ladies Professional Golf Association. • Provide United States Golf Association golf handicap services to both men and women golfers who patronize the facility. • Provide starter services including assignment of tee times and carts and the collection of fees. • Provide marshals when course is open for play to closely monitor and control speed of play, player conduct, enforcement of course regulations and course conditions. • Provide PGA or LPGA certified instructors for golf lessons. • Accommodate and approve all tournament dates scheduled by the current service provider shall be considered when possible. • Manage food and beverage operations, including sale of beer, in the clubhouse and to the extent allowed by law, the golf course. Comply with all state and local law governing the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages. Obtain and maintain all necessary food and beverage permits from the state, county, and/or city. • Adhere to the City of Port Arthur’s finance and accounting procedures to accurately account for all income and expenses and allow. Provide financial records electronically to the City of Port Arthur’s Director of Finance or designee the golf course operations on a monthly basis...
