REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RUTH F. QUINTO, CPA, Assistant City Manager
Office of the City Manager
MICHAEL ROGERS, Assistant City Manager
Office of the City Manager
THROUGH: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Services Department
BY: MELISSA PERALES, Purchasing Manager
General Services Department, Purchasing Division
SUBJECT
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Approve the award of a contract to provide catering and concession services to Pardini's Inc. of Fresno, California, at the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center for three years with two optional one-year extensions, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute the contract subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney's Office (Bid file 12400335)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award of a contract to provide catering and concession services to Pardini's Inc. of Fresno, California, at the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center for three years with two optional one-year extensions, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute the contract subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney's Office
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The General Services Department, Purchasing Division, solicited proposals through the Request for Proposals (RFP) process for catering and concession services at the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center, which includes Selland Arena, Valdez Hall, Saroyan Theater, and the Convention Center. Pardini's was selected based upon their diverse cuisines and ability to provide multiple types of cuisines simultaneously for multiple events held on the same day. They have over 200 staff members and have invested in mobile equipment to meet special event demand needs.
BACKGROUND
The Office of the City Manager is responsible for administering the services agreement for catering and concession services at the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center. This includes Selland Area, Valdez Hall, Saroyan Theater, and the Conventi...
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