Food & Beverage Concessions at Duke Energy Convention Center

Background
The City of Cincinnati, Ohio, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for food and beverage concession services at the Duke Energy Convention Center (DECC).

The DECC, located in downtown Cincinnati, features over 750,000 square feet of exhibit and meeting space and is undergoing extensive renovations to modernize its facilities. The goal of this RFP is to select an experienced food service provider to enhance the customer experience at the DECC and support the City’s economic development objectives.

Work Details
The selected Offeror will provide comprehensive food and beverage concession services including:
- Exclusive operation of all dining areas, bars, vending devices, and concession stands within the DECC.
- Procurement, preparation, serving, and dispensing of all food and beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) for events.
- Setup and breakdown of tables and equipment for food service.
- Management of inventory control for food and equipment.
- Maintenance of all necessary licenses for serving alcohol.
- Coordination with the DECC Manager to align operational goals.

Additional responsibilities include cleaning and sanitation of food service areas, marketing services to promote DECC events, financial management including daily revenue reporting, and participation in operational meetings.

Period of Performance
The contract will have an initial term of five years with up to three optional two-year renewal terms, potentially extending the total duration to approximately eleven years.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed at the Duke Energy Convention Center located in Cincinnati, Ohio.