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Lease and Operation of Food & Beverage Concessions at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex

This opportunity involves a five-year lease for the operation of all food and beverage concessions at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, including the Agriculture Building cafeteria in Harrisburg, PA. - Government Buyer: - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Agriculture - OEMs and Vendors Featured: - Tafco, Victory, Hobart, Pitco, Scotsman, Bakers Pride, Eagle, Merco, Wells, Blodgett, Beverage Air, J&J, Samsung, HP, NCR, Continental, Frymaster, Delfield, Wisco Industry, Wyott, Metro, Alto-Shamm, Cleveland, True, Vulcan, Norlake, GE, Traussem, Arby Craft Company, Jura, Taylor Dunn, Captive Air, Hoshizaki, and others - Products/Assets Provided for Use (not purchase): - Extensive inventory of commercial kitchen and food service equipment, including: - Walk-in coolers and freezers (Tafco, Victory, Continental) - Fryers (Pitco, Frymaster) - Ovens (Bakers Pride, Blodgett, Wells, Alto-Shamm) - Grills (Hobart, Vulcan) - Refrigerators, prep tables, and beverage units (Beverage Air, True, Norlake) - Ice machines (Scotsman, Hoshizaki) - Food warmers, heat lamps, and serving lines (Merco, Wells, Wyott, Metro) - POS and IT equipment (NCR terminals, Samsung menu boards, HP computers) - Catering carts, banquet equipment, and various smallwares - Quantities range from single units to dozens (e.g., 40+ NCR terminals, 50 sheet trays, 36 sliding door coolers) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Operator must serve and promote Pennsylvania-sourced foods and beverages where practical and legal - Responsible for all aspects of food and beverage operations, including staffing, management, and event support - Must comply with all operational guidelines and use provided equipment/assets - Place of Performance: - All concession and cafeteria areas within the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, including multiple halls, arenas, kitchens, and support spaces in Harrisburg, PA

Description

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is soliciting proposals to lease the food and beverage concession operations at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, including the Agriculture Building cafeteria in Harrisburg, PA. The lease term is for five years, and the selected tenant must operate the concession promoting Pennsylvania-sourced foods and beverages as practical and allowable by law. Proposals must be submitted by April 30, 2026, with five hard copies and at least one electronic copy. This solicitation is a proposal process with no public bid opening, and the Department reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or negotiate terms.

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