South Carolina Sfaa Sfaa #5400029668

Solicitation for Bartending Services at Venues at Arsenal Hill, Columbia, SC

This opportunity invites qualified bartending companies to join the Venues at Arsenal Hill Approved Bartending Program in Columbia, SC. - Government Buyer: - South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT), Venues at Arsenal Hill office - Services Requested: - Professional bartending services for events at Venues at Arsenal Hill, including the Lace House, Caldwell-Boylston House, and Carriage House - Services include legal alcohol service, guest safety, staffing, setup and teardown, and compliance with venue policies and South Carolina alcohol laws - Program Structure & Fees: - Fixed annual participation fee of $1,500 per company, payable each January to maintain active status - Only approved companies may provide bartending services at these venues - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with strict venue policies (e.g., alcohol service restrictions: no shots, doubles, or drinks with more than two liquors; maximum service duration of four hours; bar closure 30 minutes before event end) - Mandatory licensing, insurance, and alcohol service certifications for all staff - Designated Bartending Captain required for each event to coordinate with venue staff and complete compliance checklists - Staff must adhere to conduct standards, including no smoking or vaping onsite - Failure to comply may result in removal from the Approved Bartending Program - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are mentioned, as this is a service-based solicitation - Contract Term: - Initial one-year term with up to four one-year renewal options (up to five years total) - Place of Performance: - Venues at Arsenal Hill, 803 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Description

This solicitation is issued by the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism for bartending services at Venues at Arsenal Hill in Columbia, SC. The contract is a fixed price bid for approved bartending companies to provide services in compliance with venue policies and operational requirements. The solicitation includes requirements such as an annual participation fee, compliance checklists, and detailed bartending policies to ensure proper service and venue coordination. A pre-bid conference is scheduled, and offers must be submitted online by May 4, 2026.

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