Project Information

Bid Title

COMPETITIVE CONTRACT REPORT FOR THE FOOD & BEVERAGE CONCESSION STAND WO GDP

Issuing Agency

Township of West Orange

Location

New Jersey

Published Date

Apr 10, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 15, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	COMPETITIVE CONTRACT REPORT FOR THE FOOD & BEVERAGE CONCESSION STAND WO GDP
Category:	Notifications
Status:	Open

Description: TOWNSHIP OFWESTORANGE COMPETITIVE CONTRACT REPORT FOR THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONCESSION STAND WEST ORANGE GINNY DUENKEL POOL Evaluation and Recommendation of an Award for the 2026 Contract for the Food & Beverage Concession Stand West Orange Ginny Duenkel Municipal Pool Season, with the option to extend 2 one-year periods. This report was prepared in accordance with the requirements of competitive contracting under the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A.40A:11-4.1 et seq., for reasons explained herein. History Township Council for the Township of West Orange (the "Township") adopted Resolution 95-18 on March 18, 2018, which authorized the Township to utilize Competitive Contracting in lieu of public bidding to award a contract for the Food & Beverage Concession Stand at Ginny Duenkel Municipal Pool. On January 30,2026 the Township of West Orange (TOWNSHIP) advertised for bids on the Star-Ledger and Township website, with proposals due on February 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.  At the date and time designated, the following three companies submitted proposals: Kehinde Culinary Kreations 64 Park Terrace West Orange, NJ 07052 Fat Daddy'z 1 Lonergane Lane West Orange, NJ 07052 Mieles Concessions 424 E Passaic Ave Bloomfield, NJ 07003 Evaluation The methodology for awarding competitive contracts is based on an evaluation and ranking, which shall include technical, management, and cost pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law. The Township formed a committee to review and evaluate proposals received. The committee members are Panayiota Reynolds, Purchasing Agent; Edwin Johnson, Director of Recreation; and Michael Fonzino, Director of Health The results of the committee's assessment and scoring are: Scoring weight 1-100 Panayiota Reynolds Kehinde Culinary Kreations          26 Fat Daddy'z                                         27 Mieles Concessions                         26 Michael Fonzino Kehinde Culinary Kreations          20 Fat Daddy'z                                         26 Mieles Concessions                         24 Edwin Johnson Kehinde Culinary Kreations          24 Fat Daddy'z                                         27 Mieles Concessions                         26 Recommendation: The committee recommends Fat Daddy'z for the Award for the 2026 Contract for the Food & Beverage Concession Stand West Orange Ginny Duenkel Municipal Pool Season with an option to extend two one-year periods based upon their experience in the food industry, their revenue sharing proposal and their previous performance as the operator of the Food & Beverage concession stand. Submitted by: Panayiota Reynolds, QPA Enclosures Publication Date/Time: 4/10/2026 8:30 AM Publication Information: Website Closing Date/Time: 4/15/2026 12:00 AM Download Available: yes Related Documents: SNACK BAR REPORT 2026

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 722310Food Service Contractors

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