Operation of the Restaurant at the Goodwin Park Golf Course

The City of Hartford is soliciting proposals for the lease and operation of an existing restaurant located at the Goodwin Park Golf Course on Maple Avenue. The facility consists of approximately 400 square feet of interior dining area, a kitchen, and storage, with the potential for an exterior food court subject to approval by the golf course professional. This solicitation, numbered 6241, was posted on March 13, 2025, with a response deadline of April 1, 2025. The contract is intended for a one-year initial term with up to three renewal options and a possible three-month unilateral extension by the City. Award decisions are not based solely on price, and the City provides a price preference for City-based SC/MWBE-certified small businesses whose bids are within 15 percent of the lowest bid. Successful providers must adhere to strict insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability, Workers Compensation, and Automobile Liability, naming the City of Hartford as an additional insured on a primary, noncontributory basis. Additionally, the contract mandates compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policies, including specific labor hour goals for Hartford residents and minority workers, as well as the submission of a Form W-9 for tax certification. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the City's procurement portal.