Alcohol and Beverage Concessions

The City of Columbia is seeking a contractor to provide alcoholic beverage sales and service at Finlay Park during City-sponsored and third-party events. The contractor will be responsible for providing professional service, offering a full range of bar and alcoholic beverage services, and assisting with planning activities. The contract will be for an initial term of three years, with the option to continue for two additional one-year periods. The city is looking for a contractor who can provide high-quality, friendly, and professional services at reasonable prices. • The contractor must be registered with the South Carolina Secretary of State's Office and have a valid business license. • The contractor must obtain and maintain all necessary licenses and permits. • The contractor must provide proof of insurance and naming the City of Columbia as an additional insured. • The contractor must comply with all health codes and laws and ordinances pertaining to the operations. • The contractor must provide a detailed operations and staffing plan. • The contractor must submit a proposed menu and pricing for city review. • The contractor must provide all necessary equipment and supplies. • The contractor must keep the service area clean and uncluttered during events. • The contractor must provide for all bar service staffing, including hiring, training, and supervision. • The contractor must discontinue the dispensing of alcoholic beverages to persons deemed disorderly or intoxicated. • The contractor must inform patrons at the beginning of the event, at two hours before the end of the event, and at ninety minutes before the end of the event that alcohol will not be served during the last hour of the event. • The contractor must take reasonable steps to exercise due diligence in assisting patrons deemed intoxicated.