The Chicago Park District has awarded a contract to Westrec SMI LLC (Suntex Marina Investors) for the management and operation of five outdoor ice rinks located throughout the city. The contract includes a two-year initial term with three one-year extension options. The vendor will be responsible for daily management, maintenance, and operation of the ice rinks, including scheduling, programming, and marketing. The contract also includes provisions for concessions, customer service, and financial reporting. The total contract value is estimated to be around $675,000 per year, with a total value of $2.7 million over the four-year term. Key aspects of the contract include:
• Management and operation of five outdoor ice rinks
• Daily management, maintenance, and operation of the ice rinks
• Scheduling, programming, and marketing of the ice rinks
• Concessions and customer service
• Financial reporting and budgeting
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Minority and women's business enterprise participation goals
• Background checks and personnel requirements