P22/001 - Operation of Canteen Facility, Penshurst Sports Hub

Summary and scope

ABOUT GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL: On 12 May 2016 Georges River Council was proclaimed and comprises of the former Hurstville City Council and the former Kogarah City Council. Combined the new Local Government Area has 149,000 residents, covers 43 square kilometres and comprises of 21 suburbs within the 5 wards: Blakehurst, Hurstville, Kogarah Bay, Mortdale and Peakhurst. Council's customers come from across a vast diversity that includes residents, visitors, businesses, government and non-government agencies. ABOUT THE RFP: Georges River Council is seeking Proposals from suitably qualified and experienced canteen/café operators to provide Commercial Café Services at the Penshurst Park Sports Hub. The Request for Proposal (RFP) includes draft Management Agreement and Services Agreement for an initial term of 1 year, with a subsequent period of 1 year each. This is a significant sporting precinct in the Georges River Local Government Area and includes the Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre, Johnny Warren Stadium, Norm O’Neil Cricket Training Centre and the recently completed Stage 2 Master Plan works that include a FIFA specification synthetic football field, grandstand and player facilities, and a youth centre. The purpose of the operation of the canteen facility is to service the patronage of the facility, being utilised by football clubs for training and competition matches and the general public A detailed project brief / specification of the extent of services required by Council is set out in Part 2B of this RFP document.