Walnut Creek Granicus #2026-001-LCA

Exclusive Beverage and Food Concession Services for Lesher Center for the Arts

This opportunity seeks an exclusive concessionaire for beverage and miscellaneous food services at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, California. - Government Buyer: - City of Walnut Creek, Lesher Center for the Arts - Scope of Services: - Exclusive rights to sell alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and miscellaneous food items during events - Bar service for public and private events across three theaters and a visual art gallery - Staffing levels must be managed based on event attendance - Compliance with alcohol service regulations and sustainability/zero-waste practices - Inventory management and implementation of point-of-sale (POS) systems - Products/Equipment Requested: - Minimum 500 lb. ice making machine (1 unit) - Portable bars: Main Floor (1), Orchestra Level (3), Mezzanine Level (1) - POS terminals for bar service sales (minimum 3 units) - Unique Requirements: - Concessionaire must provide all equipment (ice machine, portable bars, POS terminals) - Must demonstrate operational capacity, financial stability, and experience - Adherence to contract and insurance requirements - Place of Performance: - Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA - Civic Park, Rudney Plaza, Bedford Gallery, Lederer Art Space (all in Walnut Creek) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; the opportunity is open to qualified commercial concessionaires. - Contract Term: - Initial period with option for one five-year extension, subject to negotiation.

Description

The City of Walnut Creek is soliciting proposals from qualified candidates to serve as the Concessionaire for the beverage and miscellaneous food service concession at the Lesher Center for the Arts. The selected Concessionaire will have the exclusive right to sell alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and miscellaneous food items for consumption during events at the Center. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. PST on May 20, 2026. The scope includes providing service for approximately 800 events annually across three theaters and a visual art gallery.

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