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Annual Food and Beverage Services for the RP Funding Center

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2026-RFP-001State & Local

Submission Closed04/21/2026, 06:00:21 PM UTC

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The contract, titled "Annual Food and Beverage Services for the RP Funding Center," solicits proposals for providing comprehensive food and beverage catering and event services at the RP Funding Center (RPFC) located in Lakeland, Florida. RPFC is a versatile venue with a rich history of hosting a wide range of events, including conventions, meetings, concerts, athletic competitions, tradeshows, fundraisers, and social gatherings. The facility emphasizes maintaining an active and diverse event schedule year-round, complemented by first-class catering and meeting spaces. The solicitation underscores the need for bidders to appreciate RPFC’s opportunities to enhance revenue generation and returns through innovative food and beverage offerings, while also adapting to evolving technology and attendee preferences. A unique aspect of this opportunity is the flexibility in contract duration, with the potential for a term longer than five years, which is intended to attract proposals that support sustainable revenue growth and strategic capital improvements, thereby fostering stronger catering and special event presences and potential collaborations with local events and caterers. The City and RPFC view this procurement as a civic initiative to explore growth opportunities and deepen business relationships while ensuring a healthy financial return for the facility. Proposals must be submitted by April 21, 2026, with key points of contact including the RPFC Executive Director and a Senior Buyer in City of Lakeland procurement. While the contract primarily focuses on upgrading the quality, service, and variety of food and beverage options, it also entails embracing technological enhancements and customer-centric solutions suited to Central Florida's public venues and gathering places. This solicitation is aimed at entities experienced in managing large-scale catering operations and event services that can capitalize on RPFC’s evolving market demands to strengthen its role as a premier gathering space.

General Info

Soliciting proposals for comprehensive food and beverage services at RP Funding Center, Lakeland, Florida.

Agency

Florida → RP Funding Center

NAICS

722320 - Caterers

Place of Performance

FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

2026-RFP-001 Annual Food and Beverage Services for RP Funding Center

37 pages · rfp

High

Indemnification Agreement 2026 Contractor City of Lakeland

2 pages · contract-document

High

RPFC Commission Schedule Form for Five- and Ten-Year Proposals

4 pages · form

High

Contractor Annual Audit Form

1 page · other

Low

Contractor Safety Evaluation Form

3 pages · other

Low

Form B - Proposed Capital Investments and Schedule

2 pages · form-b

Low

Human Trafficking Affidavit for City of Lakeland Contract Compliance

1 page · affidavit

Low

Indemnification Agreement 2025 - Consultant - FDOT/City of Lakeland

contract-document

Low

Indemnification Agreement 2025 Vendor City of Lakeland

2 pages · contract-document

Low

Indemnification Agreement for Consultant Services 2025

2 pages · contract-document

Low

Levy Catering Menu 2025

25 pages · menu

Low

RFP Levy Sales by Contract Year 2022-2025

1 page · other

Low

RPFC Facility Map

other

Low

RP Funding Center Event Bookings FY25 Summary

1 page · other

Low

Indemnification_2025_Contractor_-_FDOT.docx

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PhaseClosed

PostedJan 20

Solicitation

Response DeadlineApr 21

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

04/21/2026, 06:00:21 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyFlorida → RP Funding Center

Contacts2 people available

OfficeLakeland, FL, 33801, USA

Organization / AgencyFlorida → RP Funding Center

Office AddressLakeland, FL, 33801, USA

Contacts

Cindy CollinsExecutive Director

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Tara WallsSenior Buyer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Interested Companies (11)

HZIPDania, FL

Compass Group USA, Inc. by and through its Canteen DivisionClearwater, FL

OVG ParkingDenver, CO

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Full Description

RPFC has a storied history of conventions, meetings, concerts, professional and amateur athletics and competitions, tradeshows, fundraisers and social events. RPFC promotes and maintains an active and diverse schedule of events, as well as providing first-class catering and meeting spaces available throughout the year. The successful bidders will understand the opportunities that RPFC provides to maximize its revenues and the return to the center. Today, technology and attendee preferences are changing which RPFC and its Food and Beverage Manager must embrace and evolve to set the standard for quality, service and variety in Central Florida public facilities and gathering places. RFPC has provided a creative opportunity by allowing flexibility for an Agreement term longer than five years, expecting the potential for higher revenues and returns on capital improvements. A longer term may also provide for a stronger catering and special event presence, as well as potential collaborative arrangements with local events and caterers. The City and RPFC view the RFP process as a civic opportunity to comprehensively explore, grow and expand RPFC business and relationships, as well as maintaining a strong return for the facilities.

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