Opportunity
Kitchener Bids and Tenders #P21-146
Lease and Operation of Victoria Park Boathouse for Food Service and Entertainment
Posted
January 03, 2022
Respond By
January 10, 2022
Identifier
P21-146
NAICS
722310, 713990
This opportunity invites experienced operators to lease and manage the Victoria Park Boathouse in Kitchener, Ontario: - Government buyer: - The Corporation of the City of Kitchener - Scope of opportunity: - Lease and operate the Victoria Park Boathouse as a food service business and/or live music and entertainment venue - Key requirements: - Minimum five years of combined food service and/or entertainment experience - At least $300,000 in working capital - Submission of a three-year proforma financial statement - Proposed base lease rate of at least $18.00 per square foot - No specific OEMs or product vendors are involved, as this is a service/operations procurement - Focus is on financial stability, relevant industry experience, and quality of proposed operations - Place of performance is the Victoria Park Boathouse, 57 Jubilee Drive, Kitchener, ON
Description
The City of Kitchener is seeking a high-quality food service business and/or live music and entertainment venue operator for a strategic lease opportunity at the Victoria Park Boathouse located at 57 Jubilee Drive, Kitchener, ON. The RFP requires proponents to have at least five years of combined food service and/or entertainment experience, a minimum of $300,000 in working capital with a three-year proforma financial statement, and propose a base lease rate of at least $18.00 per square foot. The opportunity is aimed at experienced and qualified operators to provide food service and entertainment at this heritage park location.