Food and Beverage Service Consultant for the Alliant Energy Center of Dane County

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Background The Alliant Energy Center (AEC) is a County-owned and operated campus in Dane County, Wisconsin, that serves as a significant cultural, social, and economic asset. It hosts over 300 events annually, attracting more than 750,000 guests and generating an estimated economic impact of over $80 million. The County aims to award a contract for a food and beverage consultant to assist in evaluating current operations and preparing for the transition to a new service provider as the existing contract with Sodexo Live! expires on June 30, 2027. Work Details The consultant will provide services including: 1. Review and evaluation of current food and beverage service operations at AEC, recommending changes to enhance revenue based on industry best practices. 2. Assist in preparing an RFP document for food & beverage service, including participation in pre-proposal conferences and responding to vendor questions. 3. Facilitate pre-bid solicitation of potential respondents. 4. Evaluate proposal submissions and determine finalists. 5. Negotiate term sheets with selected vendors. 6. Support transition planning and start-up execution. Period of Performance The contract term is expected to commence around June 15, 2026, and continue through July 31, 2027. Place of Performance The services will be performed at the Alliant Energy Center located in Madison, Wisconsin. Bidder Requirements Vendors must register at the County's eProcurement Portal to submit proposals. Local vendors receive preference points during evaluation; they must also comply with Fair Labor Practices Certification requirements.