RFP - Ice Skating Rink Operations and Management

BACKGROUND The Town of Greenwich Purchasing Department, on behalf of the Department of Parks and Recreation (P&R), is soliciting proposals for Ice Skating Rink Operations and Management. The Town is seeking a Vendor, ideally a non-profit community organization, to assume operations of the Town's ice skating rink. The selected Vendor would run day-to-day operations, manage all programming and staffing, and handle building and equipment maintenance. The ice rink is a valuable asset to the Greenwich community, and any serious proposal should keep that intent at the forefront. Through this partnership, the Town seeks to preserve the ice rink services to our community, explore the potential for expansion of service provision, and reduce the financial burden through effective external management. RESPONDENT'S REPLY Respondents shall reply to this Request for Proposal (RFP) by submitting a written proposal and completing the attached Reply Sheets. Respondents shall indicate their pricing and all other required information in their proposal. DURATION OF PROPOSAL The proposal will remain in effect for a minimum of ninety (90) calendar days from the deadline for submission of the proposal or until it is formally withdrawn, a contract is executed, this RFP is canceled, whichever occurs first. Ms. Edyta Jolicoeur, Buyer II, has been designated to be responsible for the conduct of this procurement. Any inquiries or requests regarding this procurement shall be submitted in writing to Ms. Jolicoeur to the address below by: 11:00 AM on Monday, September 19th, 2022 Town of Greenwich Purchasing Department 101 Field Point Road Greenwich, CT 06830 Email: Edyta.Jolicoeur@greenwichct.org PROPOSAL FORMAT AND REQUIREMENTS Respondent shall submit one (1) original and ten (10) copies along with one (1) Flash Drive of the complete proposal. Proposals must be submitted in a package/envelope that is clearly marked: "RFP #7728 - Ice Skating Rink Operations and Management" All proposals shall be addressed to: Town of Greenwich Purchasing Department 101 Field Point Road Greenwich, CT 06830 At the very beginning of the proposal, the Respondent should include a letter of transmittal signed by an individual authorized to bind the company.

Division 00 -	Procurement and Contracting Requirements.
Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 02 -	Existing Conditions.