Grab and Go Cafe Food Concession at the Wynona Lipman Building

This contract awards the operation of a Grab‑and‑Go food concession at the Wynona Lipman Building to Pronto Cafe. The county’s Department of Public Works solicited competitive bids, selected the vendor, and set a three‑year term with the possibility of up to four one‑year extensions. Although the award amount is listed as $0.00, the arrangement is structured to generate revenue for the county, indicating a revenue‑share or lease‑style model rather than a traditional purchase. • Scope : Provide daily food‑service operations (grab‑and‑go) within a county‑owned building. • Term : Initial three‑year contract (03/25/2027 – 03/25/2030) with optional four one‑year extensions. • Procurement : Full and open competition, awarded to a single vendor (Pronto Cafe). • Financial : Award amount $0.00; contract designed to generate revenue for Essex County. • Oversight : Managed by the Essex County Department of Public Works; vendor contact details not disclosed.