HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-01-2022 Food and Beverage Agreement at the Laguna Lake Golf Course with Zen Dog, LLCFOOD AND BEVERAGE AGREEMENT AT THE LAGUNA LAKE GOLF COURSE
WITH ZEN DOG, LLC
This Agreement, made and entered into on , by
and between the CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, hereinafter referred to as “CITY” and Zen Dog,
LLC hereinafter referred to as “CONTRACTOR.”
WHEREAS, CITY is the owner and operator of Laguna Lake Golf Course, hereinafter
“FACILITY;” and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo’s Parks and Recreation Department’s mission
is to inspire happiness in community members and its Strategic Plan calls for strategic
partnerships with organizations that support recreational activities for all populations.
WHEREAS, a food service business enhances the user experience at the Laguna Lake
Golf Course.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, agreements, covenants
and conditions herein set forth, CITY and CONTRACTOR mutually agree, and covenant as
follows:
1.TERM. The term of this Agreement shall be from March 15, 2022, through March 14, 2024.
An additional two-year extension of this Agreement may be made upon mutual agreement by
the CITY and CONTRACTOR.
2.INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE. City RFP 2109-001 and Contractor's proposal dated
October 28, 2021 is hereby incorporated in and made a part of this Agreement and attached as
Exhibit A. To the extent that there are any conflicts between the Contractor’s fees and scope of
work and the City’s terms and conditions, the City’s terms and conditions shall prevail, unl ess
specifically agreed otherwise in writing signed by both parties.
3.CITY'S OBLIGATIONS. The CITY agrees to provide the existing kitchen space and food
truck space when kitchen location is not available as is at the Laguna Lake Golf Course for the
continuation of the proposed food and beverage service by CONTRACTOR.
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a. The CITY is under no obligation to maintain or provide equipment used in providing this
space as CONTRACTOR has and will continue to do so itself.
b. CITY will notify CONTRACTOR of any course closures planned or unplanned within a
reasonable time period. All known monthly closures, either holiday or maintenance related
will be communicated to CONTRACTOR at the beginning of each month.
CONTRACTOR acknowledges that the course may close due to inclement weather in the
rainy months.
4. COMPENSATION. The CONTRACTOR shall pay a flat monthly fee, due on the first of each
month to the CITY, in compliance with the pricing schedule attached hereto as Exhibit B,
according to the terms and specifications of the referenced Request for Proposals. It is also
understood that the applicable tax on the flat monthly fee payments shall be added to the
monthly payment to the City, which the City will then pay to the State. The City is to
receive the flat monthly fee amount as net, free and clear of all costs and charges arising from,
or relating to, the premises. The monthly tax, paid directly to the City, shall be computed as
follows: State prevailing tax rate multiplied by the agreed- upon flat monthly fee.
5. CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS. CONTRACTOR will provide food and beverage
service at Laguna Lake Golf Course seven days a week, excluding specified holidays and
closed dates. Hours of operation will be during standard facility operating hours adjusting hours
for special events, weather, or maintenance closures. CONTRACTOR may close services in the
event of FACILITY course closure. The concession shall be opened whenever events are
scheduled. Expanded hours are permissible with the prior approval of the Director. Nothing
herein contained shall be construed to authorize hours contrary to the laws governing such
operations. CONTRACTOR shall:
a. Obtain and maintain all licenses and permits required in its name and at its own expense
prior to starting operations.
b. Operate kitchen area at existing County Health Department standards and remain in
compliance with State and CITY building codes.
c. Maintain a liquor license to sell beer and wine on the premises, contingent upon continual
approval by the State Alcohol Beverage Control and shall maintain and provide to the
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CITY liquor liability insurance for the term the license is in effect as described in CITY
RFP.
d. Maintain a CITY business license to operate a business within the CITY limits for the term
of the agreement.
e. Be responsible for all employees operating the kitchen and handling on-site sales. And be
responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment in the kitchen, dining areas, and
serving area.
f. Be responsible for all food and beverage inventory on the premises. CONTRACTOR will
be provided space to store supplies and is responsible for securing all inventory items
during non-operating hours. CONTRACTOR shall keep the concession facility reasonably
stocked and reasonably staffed to serve the patrons therefrom.
g. Provide CITY updates to any hours of operation changes or closures, pricing or menu
changes at least three (3) weeks prior to public release.
6. CONTRACTOR OBLIGATIONS: FOOD TRUCK OPERATIONS. CONTRACTOR may
operate a food truck on-site during any period where FACILITY is not accessible, as permissible by
the CITY Point of Contact. CONTRACTOR shall:
a. Provide quality food and beverages, excluding alcohol beverages, for purchase by
employees and the general public.
b. Provide all self-contained equipment, supplies, and labor that is necessary to perform the
service.
c. Maintain the safety, care, and cleanliness of operations.
d. Haul away and dispose of all waste, water, grease, garbage, etc. generated through
Contractor’s food preparation and sales activities
e. Obtain and maintain all licenses and permits required in its name and at its own expense
prior to starting operations.
f. Maintain a CITY business license to operate a business within the CITY limits for
the term of the agreement.
g. Be responsible for all employees operating the kitchen and handling on-site sales. And be
responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment in the kitchen and serving area.
h. Be on premises to provide food service during the dates and times at the locations noted
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above.
7. FACILITY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILTIES. The CITY of San Luis Obispo Parks and
Recreation Director may authorize periodic modifications to operations at the Golf Course
within the scope of his/her financial and/or operational authority, and to the Roles and
Responsibilities as he/she may deem necessary or appropriate to the community partnership
between the CITY and CONTRACTOR. Any written amendment or modifications to the
Roles and Responsibilities shall be upon mutual consent of both parties.
8. UTILITIES. The CITY shall provide for water, sewer, electricity, trash, rubbish and garbage
removal services within FACILTY operations. CONTRACTOR will have access to garbage
services for Food Truck operations while on the premises.
9. OWNERSHIP OF IMPROVEMENTS. All improvements shall become the sole property of
the CITY of San Luis Obispo and shall remain the sole property of the CITY of San Luis
Obispo upon termination or non-renewal of the Agreement.
a. An improvement is defined as a fixture permanently affixed to the FACILITY, whether
installed by CONTRACTOR or CITY.
10. COMMUNICATIONS
a. CITY Point of Contact. The CITY Recreation Manager is the CITY representative that
CONTRACTOR shall contact for all issues related to the use of the FACILITY and the
operation of this agreement. All contacts must be in writing, including e-mail. If the CITY
Recreation Manager cannot be reached, the Recreation Coordinator - Golf Operations may
be contacted.
b. Written Notice. All written notices to the parties hereto shall be sent by United States mail,
postage prepaid by registered or certified mail addressed as follows:
CITY: Parks & Recreation Department
Attn: Devin Hyfield, Recreation Manager
1341 Nipomo Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
CONTRACTOR: Zen Dog
Attn: Nick Regalia
319 Stimson Ave
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
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SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Subcontracting. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, the Contractor shall not
subcontract any portion of the work without the prior written consent of the City. The ability to
subcontract may be further limited by the Special Conditions. Subcontracting without the p rior
consent of the City shall constitute a material breach of the agreement and may result in
termination of the contract for default.
2. Responsibility as Employer. The employee(s) of the Contractor shall be considered to be at all
times employee(s) of Contractor solely, and not an employee(s) or agent(s) of the City or any of
its departments for any purpose. The Contractor shall provide physically competent employee(s)
capable of performing the work as required who can interact with the public, visitors, patrons,
and City employees in a professional, positive and pleasant manner. The City may require the
Contractor to remove from the Facility any employee of Contractor who the City deems does not
meet these standards. All employees of the Contractor shall wear proper identification.
3. Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination. The City of San Luis Obispo complies with all
laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, creed, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, color or national origin, and
therefore is committed to assuring equal opportunity in the award of contracts and encourages
small, local, minority, and female-owned businesses to participate. During the performance of
this contract, the Contractor agrees it will not discriminate or permit discrimination in its hiring
practices or in its performance of the contract. The Contractor shall strictly adhere to the equal
employment opportunity requirements and any applicable requirements established by the State
of California, San Luis Obispo County and the federal government. The Contractor further
acknowledges and agrees to provide the City with all information and documentation that may
be requested by the City from time to time regarding the solicitation, selection, treatment, and
payment of subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors in connection with this contract.
4. Minimum Wage Requirements. The Contractor shall comply with all minimum wage
requirements, such as Living Wage requirements, minimum wages based on Federal Law, and
the provisions of any other employment laws, as may be applicable to this contract.
5. Purchase of other items. The City reserves the right to purchase other related goods or services,
not listed in the solicitation, during the contract term. When such requirements are identified, the
City may request a price quote from the Contractor on the contract. The City, at its sole
discretion, will determine if the prices offered are reasonable, and may choose to purchase the
goods or services from the Contractor, another contract vendor, or a non-contract vendor.
6. Price Adjustments based on Price Index. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to request any
pricing adjustment under this provision. For any adjustment to commence on the first day of any
new period, the Contractor’s request for adjustment should be submitted at least thirty (30) days
prior to expiration of the current 12-month period of the contract. The adjustment requested
should not be in excess of the relevant pricing index change. If no adjustment request is received
from the Contractor at least thirty (30) days prior to expiration of the current 12-month period of
the contract, the City will assume that the Contractor has agreed that the contract term will
continue without pricing adjustment. Any adjustment request received after the commencement
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of a new 12- month period will not be considered. The City reserves the right to negotiate lower
pricing for the additional periods based on market research information or other factors that
influence price. The City reserves the right to apply any reduction in pricing for the additional
periods based on the downward movement of the applicable index. The City reserves the right to
reject any price adjustments submitted by the Contractor and/or to not exercise any otherwise
available option period based on such price adjustments.
7. City Facility and Equipment Maintenance and Repairs. During the term of the contract,
the Contractor, at its own expense, shall to the satisfaction of the City, keep and maintain
the premises and all improvements and City-provided equipment thereon in good and
sanitary order, condition, and repair for its useful life, consistent with similar operations in
California counties. The Contractor may utilize its own equipment, as needed, to upgrade
the efficiency and quality of its services. The Contractor must clearly label and identify its
owned assets located on the premises. Upon expiration or termination hereof, the
Contractor shall surrender and deliver up to the City and premises all appliances and
equipment provided by the City in good and useable condition, normal wear and tear
excepted.
8. Contractors Equipment Maintenance and Repairs. All equipment provided by the
Contractor shall remain the property of the Contractor, and any maintenance required
thereon shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The City shall incur no obligation for
repairs or maintenance of equipment provided by Contractor.
9. Conditions of Premises. Contractor shall, at its expense, maintain the premises in a clean,
attractive, and orderly condition. The Contractor shall be responsible for the prompt
removal of all trash, litter, and debris which accumulates on or about the premises , which is
attributable, directly or indirectly to or arising out of its use, specifically including any litter
left by the Contractor, its visitors or spectators. The Contractor shall deposit all such trash,
litter and debris in the containers provided by the City for pick-up at locations to be
determined by the City. The Contractor shall comply with all laws, rules, regulations, codes,
ordinance, directives, and guidelines, whether state, federal, or local, including, but not
limited to, all health inspection laws.
10. Security. The City of San Luis Obispo has its own security in place within FACILITY.
11. Standards. The successful Contractor shall at all times comply with all rules, regulations,
and ordinances of the City and other governmental agencies having jurisdiction. The
successful Contractor shall further take all precautions and extreme care to conduct its
activities in a safe and prudent manner with respect to its agents, emplo yees, members,
visitors, and participants in any activity within the premises.
12. Inspection. For the purpose of inspection, the City reserves the right to enter upon any part
of the premises at any time during the period the business is to be open under the terms of
the contract
13. The City Reserves the Right To:
a. Approve promotional giveaways by tenants or event sponsors, which may conflict
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with the food and beverage sales.
b. Approve the use of outside firms for special events or other functions. Special
catering fees may be established for these types of special events or other functions.
c. Approve all advertising sales. The City may request use of a specific product by the
successful Contractor at a price to be competitive with existing market price.
d. Allow selected groups to provide specialty food items at selected events, for
example, promotional/fund-raising golfing events. In such cases, a best-effort basis
will be made to have the successful Contractor provide soft drinks, coffee, tea, hot
chocolate, and beer, or other liquid refreshments.
e. Approve all novelty and program sales. The successful Contractor may be requested
to act as agent for the City for a particular event, program or service, in which case a
negotiated fee or percentage shall be agreed upon for services rendered. Such fee
shall be agreed upon between the Director or designee and the successful Contractor.
f. Limit hours of operation of selling of particular items, as a result of golfing event
requirements or event compatibility.
g. Engage in, or contract for, outside catering services for only City-sponsored events.
h. Not operate off-site functions from the facilities or remove equipment except to
other facilities owned by the City, unless the equipment is solely owned by the City.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be executed the
day and year first above written.
ATTEST: CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO:
___________________________ ___________________________
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk Erica Stewart, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: CONTRACTOR
__________________________ __________________________
Christine Dietrick, City Attorney Zen Dog, LLC
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EXHBIT B
PROPOSED RATE
The Contractor proposes to pay the City of San Luis Obispo the following, if awarded the
contract:
Flat Monthly Fee in the amount of $800 for the operation of the golf course concession, net
of applicable taxes
Flat Monthly Fee in the amount of $350 for operation of Contractor’s Food Truck
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