# Lancaster Planet bids #019-27

Lancaster Performing Arts Center restaurant and concessions operations

**Posted:** October 27, 2026
**Respond By:** November 16, 2026
**Identifier:** 019-27
**NAICS:** 722310

The City of Lancaster is seeking an operator for restaurant and concession services at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center.
- **Government buyer:** City of Lancaster, with the Finance Department and Purchasing Division involved; the Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services Division manages the work. Services are for the Lancaster Performing Arts Center (LPAC).
- **Scope:** Manage Zelda’s 750 West bar and restaurant and the East End concessions, including menus, food and beverage service, staffing and training, point-of-sale operations, supplies, cleaning, routine equipment care, and financial and sales reporting. Coordinate service with performances, private events, and LPAC schedules.
- **Requirements:** Serve scheduled performances and support efficient pre-performance dining; maintain required licenses, permits, food-safety certifications, and insurance; meet health and sanitation standards, including at least an “A” health inspection grade. Alcohol service requires applicable City approval and California Alcoholic Beverage Control compliance, including Responsible Beverage Service certification. The agreement also calls for at least two taps featuring local brewery beers.
- **Operator and City responsibilities:** The operator provides food, beverages, staff, serviceware, utensils, and cleaning materials. The City provides the facility, utilities, building-system maintenance, and existing equipment operational at commencement.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No required OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named. No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified.
- **Contract structure:** The initial term is three years, with up to two additional one-year extensions by mutual written agreement and City approval. Compensation includes a monthly fee and revenue-sharing percentage, which are unspecified in the sample agreement.

### Description

The City of Lancaster is seeking proposals from qualified food and beverage operators to manage and operate Zelda's 750 West and the East End Concessions at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center. The work includes restaurant and concession operations, food and beverage preparation and service, staffing and management, sanitation, equipment upkeep, financial reporting, and coordination with performances and special events. The contract duration is five years, and proposals must be submitted electronically. The solicitation is a re-solicitation, and all interested proposers must submit a new proposal.

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