Concession Operations - City of Laredo Parks and Leisure Department

The City of Laredo Parks and Leisure Department is seeking a qualified vendor to operate concession services at its parks and leisure facilities. The contract will cover food and beverage sales, staffing, inventory management, compliance with health and safety regulations, and adherence to the city’s local vendor preference ordinance (5% preference for local vendors). Proposals must be submitted electronically via Cit‑E‑Bid or hand‑delivered in a sealed envelope by the close date. A pre‑bid meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2026 to clarify scope and requirements. • Scope: Full‑service concession operation (food, beverage, merchandise) at designated city parks and leisure venues. • Submission: Electronic (Cit‑E‑Bid) or hand‑delivered sealed envelope; no mailed, fax, or email bids accepted. • Local Preference: 5 % scoring advantage for vendors based in Laredo per ordinance 2018‑O‑175. • Timeline: Issue 8/28/2026 → Pre‑bid 9/9/2026 → Questions cut‑off 9/10/2026 → Proposal deadline 9/16/2026 → Opening 9/17/2026. • Evaluation: Standard city procurement criteria plus local‑vendor preference. • Mandatory compliance: Conflict‑of‑interest questionnaire required for vendors with relationships to local officials.