Cafe Services at the West Florida Public Library - Pensacola

The primary objective of this RFP is to select of the most qualified and experienced vendor that is most advantageous to the County. The successful vendor shall conduct the operation of the café in a manner in which best fulfills the following program and objectives:

• To provide an appealing and nutritionally sound food program for building employees and the general public.
• Provide a management staff and structure, which will offer adequate help and ensure that the food service program is one of consistent top quality and of positive regard by library employees and the public.
• Provide reasonable prices at a range of price points, services, selection/variety and quality
• This is a revenue generator to the County in the form of a percentage of Gross Sales.

• The dimensions of the food preparation and service counter is approximately 23’8” X 9’8” sq. ft., the interior dining space is approximately 26’ X 13’6” sq. ft. and patio 19’10” X 26’6” sq. ft.
• The two-story Pensacola Library is located at 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola, FL 32502. The Pensacola Library has served over 150,000 patrons annually in the last two fiscal years and employs approximately 50 employees. The Café will provide food service to the staff of the building and the general public.
• The vendor shall have access to the facility and the option to operate the food service program six days a week, except for designated County holidays. Service hours may be adjusted by mutual agreement. It is preferred that the Café offer hot/cold beverages and hot/cold food options during all library hours open to the public.
• The Pensacola Library hours of operation are Monday through Friday 10:00am to 7:00pm, and Saturdays 10:00am to 4:00pm, except for designated holidays.
• The food service contract covers the café.
• The most recent full fiscal year annual sales totaled over $50,000. By implementing a café approach, it is the hope of the County that more individuals will choose to dine in the building, thereby increasing annual sales

NOTE:

The vendor shall operate the food service program, so that the program is self-sufficient, and will not require additional funds, or support from other County funds.

• Water and power utilities are provided by the County.