Upper Canada Village Food Service Provider

The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is seeking a food and beverage service provider to manage operations at three venues within Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, Ontario: Willard’s Hotel, Harvest Barn, and the Ice Cream Hut. This non-consulting service is critical to the attraction's operations, serving over 200,000 annual guests. The contract is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2027, for a base term of five years, with the possibility of five additional one-year extensions. The successful bidder must provide a 25,000 dollar performance deposit and maintain a valid liquor license under the Ontario Liquor Licence and Control Act. Award selection is based on a best-score trade-off methodology, prioritizing the commercial response and pricing, alignment with the Building Ontario Businesses Initiative, company experience, a five-year business plan, and proposed menu quality. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, particularly regarding menu design and emergency planning. All submissions must be uploaded via the Ontario Tenders Portal by October 16, 2026, and must include a qualification envelope, a technical envelope, and a commercial envelope based on gross revenue percentages.