Operation of the Restaurant at the Goodwin Park Golf Course

The City of Hartford is seeking proposals from bidders to lease an existing restaurant located at the Goodwin Park Golf Course, Maple Avenue, Hartford. The restaurant includes approximately 400 square feet of interior dining area, storage, and a kitchen, as well as an exterior food court subject to approval by the golf course professional. The successful bidder will be responsible for operating the restaurant and providing food and beverage services to golf course patrons. Key considerations for bidders include: * Experience in operating a restaurant or food service establishment * Ability to provide high-quality food and beverage services * Compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances * Ability to work with the City of Hartford and the golf course professional to ensure a successful operation * Compliance with the City's equal employment opportunity and affirmative action requirements * Ability to obtain necessary licenses and permits * Ability to provide proof of insurance and bonding as required by the City. Some of the key points to consider are: • The restaurant will be leased for a certain number of years, although the exact duration is not specified. • The successful bidder will be responsible for operating the restaurant and providing food and beverage services. • The City of Hartford is exempt from Connecticut Sales Tax, and bid prices should not include such taxes. • The City requires a 10% bid bond, and the successful bidder will be required to provide a performance bond and payment bond. • The City has a living wage ordinance, and the successful bidder will be required to comply with this ordinance. • The City has a minority and female workforce utilization goal, and the successful bidder will be required to comply with this goal.