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Bid Title

Township of Grosse Ile Restaurant RFP 2025

Issuing Agency

Grosse Ile township

Location

Michigan

Published Date

Dec 11, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 16, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Township of Grosse Ile Restaurant RFP 2025

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TOWNSHIP OF GROSSE ILE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR

RESTAURANT/CONCESSIONAIRE/LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENT

WATER’S EDGE RECREATION COMPLEX

GROSSE ILE, MI

December 12th, 2025

Water’s Edge Recreation Complex, Department of the Township of Grosse Ile, is

seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms desiring to lease a restaurant facility

and liquor establishment for the general public. The facility is located at 25555 West

River Road, Grosse Ile, Michigan.

Copies of the Request for Proposals are available from the Clerk’s Office, 9601 Groh

Road, Grosse Ile Michigan, 48138. 734-676-4422 ext. 234 or electronically at

www.grosseile.com under the Community Recreation Tab. All respondents must address

all requested criteria in the proposal and meet the Township’s legal and insurance

requirements in order to be considered.

Deadline for submission is January 16th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

TOWNSHIP OF GROSSE ILE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR

RESTAURANT/CONCESSIONAIRE/LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENT

WATER’S EDGE RECREATION COMPLEX

GROSSE ILE, MI

December 12th, 2025

Water’s Edge Recreation Complex, a Department of the Township of Grosse Ile, is

seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms desiring to lease a restaurant facility

and liquor establishment for the general public. The facility is located at 25555 West

River Road, Grosse Ile, Michigan. The Water’s Edge Recreation Complex is a Township

owned facility, which includes a 50-slip marina, an ADA Kayak Launch, a nine (9) hole

golf course, a driving range, a swimming pool, basketball court, and

volleyball court. The existing restaurant facility consists of a full-service kitchen, a bar,

and a 90-seat restaurant.

Preference will be given to the individuals, parties, groups or organizations interested in

operating the facility whose proposal is consistent with this request and is compatible

with the philosophy of the Township to provide a family-oriented atmosphere in a

creative manner. Interested parties are required to submit sealed proposals and

qualifications to the Grosse Ile Township Clerk, 9601 Groh Road, Grosse Ile Michigan,

48138 Attn: Derrek Thiel, Township Manager. Deadline for submission is January 16th,

2026, at 3:00 p.m.

The Township of Grosse Ile is located in the Downriver Area of Wayne County. The

Township consists of a chain of islands at the mouth of Lake Erie in the Detroit River.

Grosse Ile is located adjacent to Gibraltar, Trenton, Riverview, and Wyandotte. The

population of the Township of Grosse Ile is 10,342. The primary land use in the

Township is Single-Family Residential.

DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY FOR LEASE

Water’s Edge Recreation Complex is under the control of the Grosse Ile Recreation

Department and the Community Recreation Commission. The facility offers:

1. A nine-hole regulation golf course with a Pro Shop, golf leagues and an

instructional program.

2. A golf practice facility consisting of target greens and putting greens.

3. Two swimming pools for youth and adults.

4. A marina with 50 summer docks and available space for winter storage of 70

boats.

5. Kayak Launch, Basketball and Volleyball Court, Summer

Concerts.

The restaurant is open to the general public and will serve the users of the Recreation

Complex. The Recreation Complex is open and operating during the Spring, Summer,

and Fall from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Food service during peak hours is desired.

The restaurant facility consists of 2,950 square feet in area including, a full bar,

and a 90-seat restaurant, plus additional outdoor seating. The kitchen

includes three prep stations, a concession entrance, a walk-in cooler, a walk-in freezer,

ice machine, deep fryers, oven, double grill, gas stove, four upright refrigerators, and a

microwave oven. A detailed list is available online under the Community Recreation

Tab.

Grosse Ile Township currently has a liquor license in its name. It being the intent

of the proposer would act under an operating agreement approved by the Michigan

Liquor Control Commission.

Shared access and shared parking is included, for up to one hundred (100) vehicles.

REQUIRED DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL

All proposals are required to include a narrative description of the proposed service,

which would occupy the restaurant facility. Proposals are suggested to address the

following items:

1. Provide a detailed description of the services to be provided. Preference will be given to the proposals, which offer an array of services.

2. Identify the target market. Preference will be given to proposals, which demonstrate cooperation with the mission of Community Recreation and Township residents.

3. Provide an anticipated menu and pricing.

4. Summarize previous experience in management and operation of a similar facility. Include references.

5. Include a mission statement for the proposed service and identify how it is compatible with the recreational and leisure goals of the Water’s Edge Recreation Complex.

6. Commitment to upkeep and maintain the leased facility and the shared restroom areas.

7. Commitment to provide the necessary staffing required providing a full-service facility.

8. Identify length of lease requested.

9. Identify proposed monthly lease payment or annual lease payment for restaurant facility and proposed utility arrangements. Facility has shared meters with the recreation department. If it is an annual lease payment, please identify how you would pay, whether it is twelve monthly installments or annual payment is made during the time restaurant is open (12 months or 9 months). Arrangement will state that restaurant tenant will pay 65% of shared utilities (Gas, Electric & Water).

10. Demonstrate ability to secure all necessary permits and licenses to purchase or transfer, and obtain a State of Michigan liquor license. Provide evidence of solid financial standing and identify any creditors should they exist.

11. Identify all services to be provided, hours of availability, including pricing and a framework for a marketing plan.

12. Proposal must include the provision of seasonal outdoor concession services (non-exclusive) for the patrons of the Water’s Edge Recreation Complex.

13. Any other item applicant wishes to propose.

14. Proposed Seasonal Operations Plan: Identify planned annual operations schedule (12 months, 9 months, 6 months, etc.)  Please indicate if you intend to operate annually anything other than the full 12 months.

LEGAL & INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Throughout the entire term of this contract, lessor shall:

1. Maintain General Liability Insurance with the following minimum coverage limits:

Policy aggregate: $2,000,000.

Per occurrence Limit: $1,000,000.

Personal Injury and advertising injury per occurrence limit: $1,000,000.

Products and completed operations aggregate $2,000,000.

Medical Payments: $10,000 per person

Leased Property of Others: $100,000

2. Maintain Liquor liability insurance with the following minimum coverage limits:

$1,000,000 per occurrence

$2,000,000 Annual policy aggregate

3. Maintain Workers Compensation Insurance policy for all employees and volunteers with Statutory limits. Owners and/or Officers of operating company are not to be excluded from coverage. Policy is also to include Employers Liability coverage with the following minimum coverage limits:

$500,000. Bodily Injury by Accident Each Accident

$500,000. Bodily Injury by Disease Policy Limit

$500,000. Bodily Injury by Disease Each Employee

4. Maintain Auto Liability insurance providing coverage for all owned, non-owned, and/or leased vehicles with minimum coverage limits of $1,000, 000.per occurrence.

Maintain Commercial Umbrella Policy providing additional limits over the General Liability, Liquor Liability, and Employers Liability, with minimum limits of: $4,000,000.

5. All policies shall name the following as additional insured's:

Grosse Ile Township

Water's Edge Recreation Complex (Department of Grosse Ile Township)

Grosse Ile Recreation Department

Grosse Ile Community Recreation Commission

6. Should Lessee have any property and/or equipment of their own or leased

from a third party other than the township, Lessee shall purchase an "All

Risk" property policy with limits adequate to provide 100% Replacement Cost

Coverage (new for old) on such property or equipment.

7. All policies shall also provide waiver of subrogation in favor of the four

entities named in item 5 above.

8. Provide Grosse Ile Township with a hold harmless agreement indemnifying

the Township from any claims arising from the operation of the facility.

9. Provide a cash escrow in the amount of $5,000 as security deposit to cover

against damage or destruction of property during the lease period.

10. The Community Recreation Commission reserves the right to add additional

criteria, specifications, and limitations on use of facilities per provisions of

required contractual agreements as approved by the Commission and the Township Board.

11. Identify the form of your organization, whether your entity is a partnership,

corporation, or sole proprietorship, where it is organized, and the names of

principals, officers, and the directors of the entity.

12. Provide a sample of your proposed lease agreement or detailed list of your

expected lease provisions, conditions or expectations of the Township.

13. A copy of updated forms must be provided to Recreation Director yearly.

EVALUATION

The prospective operators will be selected based upon their response to the criteria in

this request as well as an overall demonstration of their qualifications and ability to

operate this type of service and facility.

The Township Administrative team, consisting of the Recreation Director, Township

Board Recreation Liaison, Recreation Commission Chair, and Township Manager

will evaluate all proposals, with recommendations forwarded to the Community

Recreation Commission and the Township Board for consideration. Additional or

supplementary information may be requested by staff to assist in the decision-making

process. Candidates to be considered will be invited for an interview with

representatives of the Community Recreation Commission, Township Board, the

Recreation Director, and the Township Manager.

SELECTION

Recommendation of the desired proposal will be made by Community Recreation

Commission; however, the Township Board reserves the right to reject any or all

proposals.

Once a proposal has been selected a lease will be negotiated. Final rights to lease are

subject to the approval of contractual agreements by the Community Recreation

Commission, the Township Board and the review and approval of submitted

insurance indemnifications by the Township’s insurer, as well as final review by the

Township Attorney

CONTACTS

Interested parties should contact Zaid Beeai, Recreation Director, at 734-675-

2364. Site inspections will be accommodated by appointment.

DEADLINE

Proposals must be forwarded to the Township Clerk’s Office, sealed and identified as

Water’s Edge Recreation Complex Restaurant Lease Proposal, no later than January 16th, 2026

at 3:00 p.m.

The Township of Grosse Ile reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any and

all reasons. The Township of Grosse Ile is an equal opportunity

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