Community Center Catering Vendors

The Town of Fountain Hills (the “Town”) is issuing this Request For Qualifications (this “RFQ”) seeking statements of qualifications(“SOQ”) from qualified, licensed firms (“Vendors”) interested in providing professional services for Community Center Catering Vendors (the “Services”), as more particularly described in the Scope of Work . In accordance with the Town’s Procurement Code, the Town will accept sealed SOQ for the Services specified in the Scope of Work . The Town seeks to have a qualified pool of caterers for parties/groups that rent out space in the Community Center. While not required for use, the caterer pool will provide pre-qualified and vetted (insurance, business license, health code scores, etc.) caterers to streamline the process of Community Center use.

The Town of Fountain Hills is located in the northeast portion of the Phoenix Valley and is bordered by the McDowell Mountain Regional Park within Maricopa County. The Town is east of the City of Scottsdale, north of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and west of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. Fountain Hills is famous for the spectacular projection of its signature fountain, which can be viewed from many vantage points within and outside the Town.

The Town is also renowned for its preservation of the natural desert, its abundant wildlife, scenic qualities and dark skies. One of Fountain Hills’ most valuable assets is its natural beauty. The Town’s scenic terrain provides for a wide range of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and golf in support of healthy lifestyles. Fountain Hills contains some of the more challenging and picturesque golf courses in the State of Arizona. Its dark skies provide opportunities for star gazing.

Fountain Hills was named by Phoenix Magazine as the best place to live in the Valley of the Sun and was cited as "a welcome oasis on the outskirts of a metropolis." The small town charm, lakeside park, Town Center, relaxed desert lifestyle, lush desert landscapes, diverse landforms, public art, and idyllic location at the foothills of a picturesque mountain setting overlooking Fountain Park make Fountain Hills an oasis in the desert.

A step away from the bustling Phoenix metro area, Fountain Hills' aesthetics and natural desert setting creates a desirable environment for a variety of lifestyles. Artists, professionals, retirees, singles, new families, permanent and seasonal residents call this world apart home.

The Town of Fountain Hills Community Center* is available for receptions or rehearsal dinners. The Conference Center within the Town of Fountain Hills Community Center offers the flexibility to meet the needs of smaller events and programs for 300 attendees. From weddings to unique meeting spaces and dinners to much larger display spaces. The kitchen in the Community Center is a WARMING kitchen only; vendors will not store equipment or cook meals .

The Community Center summary:

• Providing a gathering place for civic, non-profit and community events
• Promoting the arts
• Developing a conference and convention trade

The Conference Center summary: