Project Information

Bid Title

2026-125-PR RFP Service-Concession Food Service Operation

Issuing Agency

Morrow County

Location

Oregon

Published Date

Jan 15, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 6, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

2026-125-PR RFP Service-Concession Food Service Operation

Bid/RFP Status:

Open - accepting bids and proposals

Bid/RFP Due Date:

Friday, February 6, 2026 - 2:00pm

Bid/RFP Reference Number:

2026-125-PR RFP Service-Concession Food Service Operation

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR

Contractor to operate OHV Landing Kitchen

Morrow-Grant County OHV Park - Morrow County, Oregon

Morrow County, Oregon, requests proposals for a qualified Contractor to operate the OHV Landing Kitchen to provide food handling and preparation services for various events and the regular season. The complete Request for Proposals, including any addenda, is available at https://www.morrowcountyor.gov/rfps . Janitorial supplies and equipment are furnished. Contractor will be responsible for providing food inventory and maintaining appropriate food handlers’ licenses. Contractors submitting proposals shall be considered based upon the following general evaluation criteria:

1.         Contractor’s Capabilities/References, Equipment Availability, Operating Hours, Menu

2.         Project Team

3.         Method of Approach

Submission

Sandi Pointer, Risk and Procurement Manager

215 NE Main Ave., Irrigon, OR 97844

541-989-8166

spointer@morrowcountyor.gov

Friday, February 6, 2026.

Supporting Documents

2026-125-PR RFP Service-Concession Food Service Operation (188 KB)

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 2026-125-PR

FOR

Contractor to operate OHV Landing Kitchen

FOR

MORROW COUNTY – PARKS PROJECTS

MORROW COUNTY

215 NE Main Ave

Irrigon, OR 97844

January 15, 2026

RFP Service-Concession Food Service Operation

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Section 1: RFP Submittal and Closing Date

Section 2: Inquiries

Section 3: The Landing Kitchen Policy Scope of Work

Section 4: RFP Contents

Section 5: Proposal Evaluation and Contractor Selection

Section 6: General Information

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RFP Service-Concession Food Service Operation

INTRODUCTION

Morrow County, hereinafter referred to as the County, is seeking the services of a

qualified contractor to provide food preparation services for the Morrow County Off-

Highway Vehicle Park Landing Lodge kitchen (approximately 33 miles southwest of

Heppner, Oregon, on Highway 207) for the operating season. The complete Request for

Proposals, including any addenda or updates, is available on the County’s website at

https://www.morrowcountyor.gov/rfps. The contract is anticipated to begin on May 1,

2026, and conclude on or about November 15, 2026. The contract may be extended by

mutual agreement of both parties at the end of each season. The County reserves the right

to amend or extend the contract term if it is determined to be in the best interest of the

County.

Section 1: RFP Submittal and Closing Date

One electronic copy of the RFP must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on

Friday, February 6, 2026 may not exceed 10 pages. Neither late nor faxed submittals

will be acceptable. Contractors submitting RFPs not in compliance with Section 4

will be considered non-responsive. RFPs must be addressed to the following:

Submission

Sandi Pointer, Risk and Procurement Manager

215 NE Main Ave., Irrigon, OR 97844

541-989-8166

spointer@morrowcountyor.gov

Section 2: Inquiries

2.1 Questions Only that arise prior to the RFP deadline shall be addressed to the

following:

Morrow County Parks Department

Attn: Greg Close

mcparksmgr@morrowcountyor.gov

2.2 Contractors shall submit all questions in writing to Greg Close no later than

seventy-two (72) calendar hours prior to the proposal submittal

deadline. Substantive questions and responses will be issued by addendum

and made available to all prospective proposers.

2.3 It is the responsibility of each applicant/vendor to monitor the Morrow County

website for any addenda, clarifications, or updates to this RFP. Addenda will be

posted on the County’s website and will become part of the RFP. Failure to review

and acknowledge addenda may result in a proposal being deemed non-responsive.

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Section 3: The Landing Kitchen Policy Scope of Work

Mission Statement for The Landing at Morrow/Grant County OHV Park

The purpose of The Landing is to provide a welcoming environment for the OHV Park

guests. The Landing is a place where patrons may gather to relax, visit or to enjoy a

meal offered with top service. This experience should enhance the visit for guests

staying at the Park.

The Landing Kitchen Policy Scope of Work

1) The Contractor is required to provide food service to the public as per the

agreement. The Contractor will be identified as the Park’s food service provider

and shall follow all food sanitation rules and regulations, including providing all

necessary permits and licenses. One full hook-up (power, water, sewer) RV

campsite will be provided if necessary.

2) At a minimum, proposals must provide a menu for four (4) days per week (must

include food service on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and all holidays

during the season. A 3-day work week may be accepted during slower parts

of the season. These days must include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Contractor must work a 4 day weekend on weeks where a holiday falls on a

Monday, for example Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

3) The Contractor will be required to provide a business plan that will include hours

of operation, months of operation and a menu. This plan must be mutually

agreed on by the Park’s manager, the Assistant County Administrator and the

Contractor. The full menu must be available at all times, no exclusive dinners

shall be provided.

4) The Contractor shall, at its own expense, maintain all insurance required under

this Agreement, including Commercial General Liability Insurance and Workers’

Compensation Insurance, and shall name Morrow County as an additional

insured where required. All insurance coverage and related compliance

documentation shall meet the requirements set forth in Section 6.2 (General

Information) of this RFP.

5) As part of this agreement and based on the above monthly statements, the

Contractor will pay the County 10% of the monthly gross income. Payment shall

be made out to Morrow County OHV Park, paid by the 15th of the following

month, and Given to the Parks Manager or delivered to the Morrow County

Public Works Department.

6) The County may renew this contract every year without seeking outside

proposals. This will occur if both parties are satisfied with the existing conditions

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of the agreement. The Contractor and the County will review the agreement on

or before November 30th of each year to aid in effective changes prior to seeking

other proposals.

Other duties of the contractor include but are not limited to:

• Be knowledgeable regarding Park rules and regulations.

• Be observant and responsible for conditions or situations occurring in The

Landing that would require immediate attention.

• Be aware that you are a visible representative of the County and the Park, even

though you are not a County employee and are acting solely as a Contractor.

Contractor and employees shall be neat and clean in appearance and shall

conduct themselves in a manner which is appropriate for persons in public

service. They shall also be courteous, efficient and helpful to everyone in their

work and shall do the best job possible on every assignment.

• Be responsible for the cleanliness of the facility. Maintain a sanitary environment

with daily cleaning of the kitchen, dining hall and restrooms, checking that

dispensers are full of paper products and/or soap.

Additional Notes/Requirements:

• All social media, electronic or digital content and or advertisement used by

Contractor during Contractor’s performance of the work that utilizes trademarks,

name or names (in particular the name “The Landing” and “The Landing Lodge”)

owned or associated with County shall be conducted in a good faith manner, and

shall at all times represent The Landing in a professional manner. Administrative

rights to any and all social media, electronic or digital content and or

advertisement that utilize trademarks, name or names (in particular the name

“The Landing” and “The Landing Lodge”) owned or associated to County shall be

provided to the Morrow County Parks Department by Contractor. At termination

of contract, all social media or digital media must be discontinued and turned

over to County with all exclusive administrative rights. Social media as described

in this section includes, but is not limited to, the Facebook page “The Landing

Lodge.”

• County has sole ownership of facility names: The Landing Lodge and The

Landing. Upon termination of this contract, Contractor shall cease use of the

name and terms “The Landing Lodge” and “The Landing.”

• Contractor shall defend, save, hold harmless, and indemnify the State of Oregon

and County, their officers, employees, agents, from and against all claims, suits,

or actions, losses, damages, liabilities costs and expenses of any nature

whatsoever resulting from, arising out of, or relating to the activities of Contractor

or its officers, employees, subcontractors, or agents under this Contract. All

advertising will be done at Contractor’s expense. All use of trademarks, name or

names owned or associated to Morrow County and/or Grant County in any form

of advertisement, social media and/or digital media must have written permission

from County.

• Contractor shall maintain all fiscal records relating to this Contract in accordance

with generally accepted accounting principles. In addition, Contractor shall

maintain any other records pertinent to this Contract in such a manner as to

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 722310Food Service Contractors

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