Cafe Services at the West Florida Public Library - Pensacola

Escambia County is seeking a qualified vendor to operate the cafe at the Pensacola Library located at 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola, Florida. The selected vendor will provide professional food service operations for library staff and the general public, offering a variety of nutritionally sound hot and cold food and beverage options. The facility includes a food preparation and service counter of approximately 23'8" by 9'8", an interior dining space of 26' by 13'6", and a patio measuring 19'10" by 26'6". The vendor is expected to operate six days a week, generally following library hours of Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 7:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm, excluding designated County holidays. This contract is designed as a revenue generator for the County, with the vendor paying a percentage of gross sales to the Clerk of Circuit Court. The program must be self-sufficient, requiring no additional County funding, although the County provides water and power utilities. The vendor is responsible for all upfitting costs, including kitchen equipment, refrigeration, and furniture, as well as the maintenance and cleaning of the cafe area. All personnel must undergo background checks. Award selection is based on a two-phase process involving an initial evaluation and shortlist, followed by interviews and a final ranking. Compliance requirements include adherence to Florida Statutes regarding public entity crimes, scrutinized companies, and the Local Government Prompt Payment Act.