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Bid Title

BOROUGH OF TENAFLY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONCESSION OPERATOR FOR THE TENAFLY

Issuing Agency

Tenafly borough

Location

New Jersey

Published Date

Mar 4, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 10, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	BOROUGH OF TENAFLY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONCESSION OPERATOR FOR THE TENAFLY
Category:	REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONCESSION OPERATOR FOR THE TENAFLY MUNICIPAL POOL SNA
Status:	Open

Description: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONCESSION OPERATOR FOR THE TENAFLY MUNICIPAL POOL SNACK BAR The Borough of Tenafly is soliciting proposals for a Concession Operator for the Municipal Pool Snack Bar. Submission Deadline: 01:00 PM-Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Address all quotes to: David Fanslau-Borough Administrator Borough of Tenafly 100 Riveredge Road Tenafly, New Jersey 07670 Proposals may be hand delivered or mailed.  In the case of mailed proposals, the Borough assumes no responsibility for proposals received after the above stated designated date and time.  Statements received after the designated date and time for receipt will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. A person authorized to do so must sign each quote and all required submittals.  Proposals must cover all information in this request.  Responses, which in the judgement of the Borough fail to meet the requirements of this request, which are in any conditional, incomplete, obscure, contain additions or deletions from requested information or contain errors, may be rejected.  All communications concerning this request shall be directed in writing to the Borough Administrator.  The Administrator’s decision shall be final and conclusive. Proposals, when submitted shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check made payable to the “Borough of Tenafly”, in the sum of not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid (“Bid Guarantee”). The Bid Guarantee shall be forfeited as liquidated damages if the bidder fails to execute and return the contract within ten (10) days after notification of the award of the contract and submission of the contract to the bidder for signature.  The bidder shall also submit a Consent of Surety from an approved surety company, licensed to conduct business in the State of New Jersey agreeing that, if the Borough of Tenafly awards the bidder the contract the surety will provide the required performance bond.  Failure to submit a Bid Guarantee and/or a Consent of Surety shall result in the rejection of the bid. Publication Date/Time: 2/27/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 3/10/2026 1:00 PM Related Documents: RFP RFQ FOR CONCESSION OPERATOR FOR THE TENAFLY MUNICIPAL POOL SNACK BAR 2026

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR

CONCESSION OPERATOR FOR THE TENAFLY MUNICIPAL POOL

SNACK BAR

The Borough of Tenafly is soliciting proposals for a Concession Operator for the Municipal Pool

Snack Bar.

Submission Deadline: 01:00 PM-Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Address all quotes to:

David Fanslau-Borough Administrator

Borough of Tenafly

100 Riveredge Road

Tenafly, New Jersey 07670

Proposals may be hand delivered or mailed. In the case of mailed proposals, the Borough

assumes no responsibility for proposals received after the above stated designated date and time.

Statements received after the designated date and time for receipt will not be accepted and will

be returned unopened.

A person authorized to do so must sign each quote and all required submittals. Proposals must

cover all information in this request. Responses, which in the judgement of the Borough fail to

meet the requirements of this request, which are in any conditional, incomplete, obscure, contain

additions or deletions from requested information or contain errors, may be rejected. All

communications concerning this request shall be directed in writing to the Borough

Administrator. The Administrator’s decision shall be final and conclusive.

Proposals, when submitted shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check made payable

to the “Borough of Tenafly”, in the sum of not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid (“Bid

Guarantee”). The Bid Guarantee shall be forfeited as liquidated damages if the bidder fails to

execute and return the contract within ten (10) days after notification of the award of the contract

and submission of the contract to the bidder for signature. The bidder shall also submit a

Consent of Surety from an approved surety company, licensed to conduct business in the State of

New Jersey agreeing that, if the Borough of Tenafly awards the bidder the contract the surety

will provide the required performance bond. Failure to submit a Bid Guarantee and/or a

Consent of Surety shall result in the rejection of the bid.

Bidders are advised they must comply with all applicable laws, including but not limited to the

Affirmative Action requirements set forth in N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 (P.L. 1975, c127) and N.J.A.C.

17:27-1, et seq.

SCOPE OF SERVICES:

The Concession Operator shall operate the snack bar located at the Tenafly Municipal Pool. The

Concession Operator shall further provide all necessary supervision and staffing to prepare the

snack bars for operation, operate the pool snack bar as specified during the pool season, clean up,

and close the snack bar at the completion of the pool season.

Operating Requirements-The snack bar shall be operated at all times in accordance with the

following requirements:

1. The snack bar shall be open at all times when the pool is open, during the pool season

(from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend) including special events

such as swim meets, private parties, town events, etc.

2. The Concession Operator shall provide an adult supervisor, at least 18 years of age at all

times at the snack bar.

3. The Concession Operator shall be responsible for properly training all staff members and

shall require staff to obtain a food handler certificate if required by the Health Officer.

4. The Concession Operator is responsible for keeping the snack bar clean at all times and

emptying the garbage at the end of the night.

5. The Concession Operator shall accept all existing equipment in an “as-is” condition and

shall replace and/or repair said equipment at their discretion and expense.

6. The Concession Operator shall provide any additional equipment necessary at their own

expense.

7. The Concession Operator shall obtain all required Board of Health permits and licenses

and maintain the snack bar in accordance with Board of Health requirements.

8. The Concession Operator shall provide and maintain for the duration of the contract

adequate Worker’s Compensation Insurance and Liability Insurance with a minimum

coverage limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence. A certificate of Insurance naming the

Borough of Tenafly as additionally insured shall be provided for the duration of the

contract period.

9. Abandonment: If, for any period of three (3) consecutive days the Concession Operator

fail to open, staff and/or operate the snack bar in accordance with the terms of the

contract, the premises shall be deemed abandoned and the Borough shall terminate the

contract without notice to the Concession Operator. In that event, all property remaining

on the premises shall be deemed abandoned by the Concession Operator and may be

retained or removed by the Borough.

10. The Concession Operator must supply a copy of their Business Registration Certificate

with the State of New Jersey.

PROPOSAL

The Borough of Tenafly

The undersigned having carefully examined the information contained in this request for

proposals and qualifications, and visited the Tenafly Municipal Pool so as to have full

knowledge of all conditions affecting the ability to provide as Concession Operator services as

described herein, herby proposes to furnish all labor and materials, equipment, operations and

incidentals and to perform said services in strict accordance with this request and to the full and

entire satisfaction of the Borough for the sum of:

One-year contract 2026 season: Minimum Bid: $2,000

Bid Price 2026 season

$_________________________

The undersigned further declares that they understand the scope of work and will complete the

work within the prescribed time.

NAME OF PROPOSER_____________________________________________________

NAME OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY______________________________________

AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY SIGNATURE___________________________________

DATE____________________

CONTACT ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________

PHONE #__________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS_______________________________________________________

A final award shall be made by Resolution adopted by a majority of the Mayor and Council

based upon the quote made to the Borough, which has been determined to be the most

advantageous to the Borough, all factors considered. The mayor and Council reserve the

right to negotiate the terms and conditions with any qualified proposer before making its

determination and award. All awards are and shall be subject to the availability of funds.

(List at least 5)

Name

GENERAL BUSINESS REFERENCES

Exhibit A

Occupation

Business

Address

Phone #

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

SIGNATORY PAGE

Exhibit B

The undersigned, having examined this informal solicitation for Concession Operator for the

Tenafly Municipal Pool Snack Bar and having full knowledge of the conditions under which the

services described herein must be performed, hereby accepts the terms and conditions of this

request.

NAME OF PROPOSER: __________________________________________________

NAME OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY: ___________________________________

AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY SIGNATURE: ________________________________

DATE: ______________________

CONTACT ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________

PHONE#:______________________________________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238990All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

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