HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-001-12 Clarbgton REPORT
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Meeting: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
Date: January 23, 2012 Resolution#: By-law#:
Report#: CSD-001-12 File#:
Subject: NEWCASTLE & DISTRICT RECREATION COMPLEX — CONCESSION
OPERATION EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO PRIVATE SECTOR
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report CSD-001-12 be received for information,
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J eph P. Caruana Franklin Wu,
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379
REPORT NO.: CSD-001-12 PAGE 2
1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 At the October 3, 2011 Council meeting, Resolution #GPA-578-11 was approved.
This directed staff to re-issue the Expression of Interest for the concession
operation at the Newcastle & District Recreation Complex and open it up to
private sector service providers.
2.0 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST PROCESS
2.1 The Request for Expressions of Interest was advertised on the Municipality's
website. The ad was placed on the website on November 3, 2011 and several
local firms were advised by fax and email of the bid opportunity.
. 2.2 According to download records, two catering firms and one equipment supplier
downloaded the document. No bids were received.
3.0 COMMENTS
3.1 With the resulting lack of interest from both community organizations and the
private sector to operate a concession in this facility, staff will work with our
vending machine operator to expand the products offered in this facility to best
serve our patrons.
3.2 The Manager of Purchasing has been consulted during the preparation of this
report and provided the overview of the Expression of Interest process.
3.3 The department will continue to monitor the food and beverage needs of the
patrons of this facility. Should the needs change in the future that warrant re-
visiting this issue or should an alternate use of this space arise, staff will bring this
back to Council for consideration.
4.0 CONCURRENCE: Not applicable
CONFORMITY WITH STRATEGIC PLAN — Not Applicable
Staff Contact: George Acorn, Facilities Manager