The bids were announced earlier this week on the city’s Division of Purchasing web site.
“Our hope it that the city makes more money through the solicitation process,” said Randy Leong, deputy director of the Department of Enterprise Services. “There is an opportunity for golfers to enjoy their complete round of golf by having food and beverage.”
A five year contract to provide concession services at five city golf courses expired in April. Tasty Foods had been paying $8,500 per month to operate clubhouses at Ted Makalena, West Loch, Ewa Villages, Pali and Ala Wai golf courses, but the city decided against renewing the contract. Only the golf course at Ala Wai will remain without a concession.
Some golfers at the Makalena course said they have little choice but to violate the ban on outside food and beverage since Tasty Foods vacated the clubhouse in April.
“I bring my own snack,” said Nolan Brooks of Salt Lake. “The sign says no but what you gonna do if no more concession or the stuff is too expensive?”
The city will not regulate how much concessionaires can charge for food and drinks, but Leong said his department will encourage “reasonable prices.” Alcohol will be allowed as part of the 60 month contracts.
“There’s an opportunity for restaurateurs who are entrepreneurial or experienced and want to take part in the bid process to put their name in the hat,” he said.
Whoever wins bids for clubhouses at Ewa Villages, West Loch and Ted Makalena will each pay the city $1,200 per month or 3 percent of gross receipts, whichever amount is greater.
The winner of the Pali Golf Course bid will pay more – $1,300 per month plus 3 percent of gross receipts, since that clubhouse is larger and features a banquet hall.
Written notice of intent to bid for the municipal golf course concession are due August 24. The bids will be made public on separate dates in the second week of September.
NORTH SHORE BEACH PARKS GET WAGONS
In an effort to net even more revenue, the city is also accepting bids for lunch wagons on Oahu’s North Shore. Winning bidders will be provided two parking spaces at Alii, Haleiwa and Waimea Bay beach parks.
Each winning bidder will be charged $400 per month for a period of 36 months. Leong said his department will ensure no other lunch wagons attempt to encroach on business.
“We work in conjunction with the Department of Parks and Recreation in notifying them of a violator and they’ll take it from there,” he said.
Under terms of the proposed contracts, lunch wagons can remain open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week but are only allowed to sell food and beverages. Sales of alcohol are prohibited.
“Right now there’s nothing there,” said Leong. “It’s just a way to give beachgoers an opportunity to enjoy the total beach experience.”
Lunch wagons are a popular fixture on Oahu’s North Shore but have never been allowed to operate at city run beach parks along the famous seven mile stretch.
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