BARTENDING-VENUES AT ARSENAL HILL -FPB

The State of South Carolina’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is seeking qualified bartending companies to join the “Venues at Arsenal Hill Approved Bartending Program.” Selected vendors will provide bar service for roughly 96 private events per year at historic Arsenal Hill venues (Lace House, Caldwell‑Boylston House, Carriage House, etc.), must pay a $1,500 annual participation fee, and must comply with a detailed set of operational policies (service caps, ice handling, waste removal, no shots/doubles, bar‑close timing, etc.). Vendors must be located within 50 mi of Columbia, hold appropriate licenses, insurance, and staff certifications, and must submit a fixed‑price bid by the deadline. The contract runs an initial one‑year term with up to four optional one‑year renewals, totaling up to five years of service. • Approximately 96 events per year, each requiring full bar set‑up, staffing, and post‑event cleanup. • Mandatory compliance with venue‑specific policies (max 4‑hour service, 30‑minute pre‑close, no cash bars, ice disposal rules, etc.). • Vendor must maintain $1 M+ insurance coverage, provide liquor‑service certification, and pay a $1,500 annual fee to stay on the approved list. • Contract length: 1‑year base term, renewable up to 5 years total, with automatic renewal unless a 30‑day notice is given. • Payment is on a fixed‑price basis; the State will handle sales/use taxes, and invoices are paid via EFT after service completion.