REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RUTH F. QUINTO, CPA, Assistant City Manager
Office of the City Manager
BY: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Services Department
SUBJECT
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Approve a Service Agreement with Pardini's Inc. of Fresno, California, to provide catering and concession services at the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center, with tiered revenue-sharing and concession management payment terms, for three years with two optional one-year extensions (Bid file 12400335)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve a Service Agreement with Pardini's Inc. of Fresno, California, to provide catering and concession services at the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center for three years with two optional one-year extensions.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On August 29, 2024, Council approved the award of catering and concession services to Pardini's Inc. at the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center, which includes Selland Arena, Valdez Hall, Saroyan Theater, and the Convention Center. The award was approved with the condition that the Service Agreement be returned to Council for final approval. Pardini's was selected based on their ability to offer diverse cuisines and simultaneously accommodate multiple events occurring on the same day. They employ over 200 staff members and have invested in mobile equipment to support 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 Convention Center.
On August 29, 2024, Council approved the award of catering and concession services to Pardini's Inc. at the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center, which includes Selland Arena, Valdez Hall, Saroyan Theater, and the Convention Center. The award was approved with the condition that the Service Agreement be returned to Council f...
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