New Jersey Cherry Hill Civic Plus #2026 Library Cafe Services RFP- Rebid #1

Exclusive Café Operation at Cherry Hill Public Library

This opportunity seeks a qualified vendor to operate a café within the Cherry Hill Public Library in Camden County, New Jersey. - Government Buyer: - Township of Cherry Hill, Cherry Hill Public Library (CHPL), Township Clerk's Office - Scope of Services: - Exclusive operation of a café providing food and beverage services in a non-cooking environment - Hot food items must be prepared off-site; only light-duty warming accessories and coffee makers are permitted - Vendor must offer a minimum 10% discount to library staff - Vendor is responsible for all operations, staffing, billing, and catering for library events - Daily food safety procedures required, including review and disposal of pre-prepared food - Vendor must obtain an annual food license from the Township Clerk’s Office - Commission of 5-10% of sales to be paid to CHPL - Equipment and Modifications: - Installation of equipment such as Bakerlux Convection Oven (XAFT-04FS-LD), Bakerlux Ventless System (XAKHT-HCFS/XAKHT_HCHS), and a commercial refrigerator is permitted with prior approval and at vendor’s expense - No specific OEMs are mandated, but Bakerlux equipment is referenced as allowable - Operating Hours: - Monday-Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM - Thursday-Saturday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Contract Term: - Three years, with two optional one-year renewals - Place of Performance: - Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill, NJ - Unique Requirements: - Non-cooking environment; all hot food must be prepared off-site - Vendor responsible for setup and cleanup of catered events - All labor and installation costs are the vendor’s responsibility

Description

This solicitation is for the operation of a café at the Cherry Hill Public Library in Cherry Hill, NJ. The project involves providing food and beverage services in a non-cooking environment, including hot food items prepared off-site, light warming accessories, and coffee makers. The café will serve beverages and light fare at moderate prices with a minimum 10% staff discount. Operating hours are Monday-Wednesday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Thursday-Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Vendors must have an annual food license and submit menu examples and food handling details.

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