The County of El Paso is seeking a qualified vendor to operate, manage, and provide all food‑service functions for the courthouse cafeteria located on the lower level of the Enrique Moreno Courthouse. The contract is a ten‑year term (with two optional five‑year extensions) and includes a revenue‑sharing model where the County receives a gross commission on sales (10% Year 1, 15% Year 2, 20% Years 3‑10). The vendor must supply all labor, food, equipment, cleaning, pest control, licensing, insurance, POS system, and any necessary facility improvements, while complying with all health, safety, and security regulations. The cafeteria seats 175 patrons plus a 15‑seat jury dining area, serving a daily building population of roughly 950 employees and fluctuating public visitors. The vendor is responsible for daily operations, menu development, marketing, reporting, and must maintain detailed sales and commission statements each month.
• Operate a full‑service cafeteria (175 seats) in a secure courthouse environment
• Provide all food, labor, equipment, cleaning, pest control, and utilities
• Maintain licenses, health‑code compliance, and regular inspections
• Submit monthly sales/commission reports; County receives 10‑20% commission
• Ten‑year contract (possible 20‑year total) with two 5‑year extension options
• Required on‑site pre‑proposal conference and optional site visit on 10/06/2026
• Vendor must have ≥3 years catering experience and be licensed in Texas
• Revenue‑sharing model suggests significant sales volume and ongoing operational responsibility.