What types of providers or services are you seeking?
The
goal of the MainStreet Oceanside Beach Services program is
to enhance the public use of the beach and the ocean and
promote a safe, enjoyable and high-quality recreational
experience for all beach visitors. Proposals from vendors
are being sought for (but not limited to) a wide variety of
categories:
• Services
• Education/Training
• Food Products
• Communication
• Information
• Transportation
• Equipment Rental
• Banking
• Personal Property Storage (basket check)
Retail products may be added to this list in subsequent
years, however we are not requesting proposals for retail
products in the first year of the program. Contact our
office to be placed on the waiting
list.
How
do I submit a proposal?
Proposals
will only be accepted on an official application form.
Please contact the MainStreet Oceanside office at (760)
754-4512 to receive a copy.
How
will the proposals be evaluated?
Proposals
will be evaluated by the MainStreet Oceanside staff.
Criteria of particular interest will be demonstrated
experience in similar locations, quality of equipment
and/or vending apparatus, financial strength, and
references. Special consideration will be given to business
members in the MainStreet Oceanside district and to
Oceanside businesses and residents.
How
much will I pay in rent?
Rents
are calculated as a percentage of gross sales and range
from 12.5% to 15%. Rent will be collected by MainStreet
Oceanside.
What
is the deadline to submit my
application?
Because
this is the first year of a multi-year program, vendors
will be phased in over a period of time. There is no
deadline for any proposal.
Due to infrastructure issues, however, proposals for
the first phase of Type 1 (Permanent) Vendors should be
received by Monday, January 30, 2006 in order to be
considered for the 2006/2007 season.
Since infrastructure issues for Type 2 and Type 3
Vendors are less significant, proposals in these categories
will be considered after Type 1 contracts are
signed.
Who
will provide day-to-day management of the Beach Services
program?
This
is a pilot program of MainStreet Oceanside through a master
contract with the City of Oceanside. MainStreet Oceanside
has been charged with the oversight and management of the
Beach Services program. Day-to-day management of the
program will be provided by an employee of MainStreet
Oceanside.
What
type of structure will be provided?
Currently,
there are no permanent structures available in the beach
area for vending. Type 1 (Permanent) Vendors will be
required to construct their own portable operating kiosk
and storage facilities which will be situated in a
specified location for day to day operation. Type 2
(Semi-permanent) and Type 3 (Traveling/Mobile) Vendors
will, by definition, operate out of a self-provided
portable structure.
Why
are Type 1 (Permanent) Vendors restricted to a portable
structure?
Because
attendance at the beach is seasonal in nature, Beach
Services locations may need to be reconfigured from season
to season. In addition, special events in the beach area
may also require a temporary
reconfiguration.
Where
will the beach concessions be located?
The
Beach Services territory will encompass
the
public
areas defined by these boundaries:
Western: The Strand Street and beach
Northern: Breakwater Way
Southern: Wisconsin Street
Vending opportunities may be available on
the
following
city-owned properties:
• Amphitheatre/Amphitheatre Plaza
• Betty’s Lot
• Locations below the pier and adjacent to Beach
Community Center
• Tyson Park
• Seagaze Park
• Wisconsin Street Lot
• Public Right of Way locations on The Strand
A
map of suggested locations for Phase One of the Beach
Services program is available from the MainStreet Oceanside
office. Space will be allocated and assigned during the
selection process. Your preference may be indicated in your
proposal.
Why
does the contract call for “black-out” dates
and what does that mean?
Oceanside’s
beach area plays host to a wide variety of special events
and major holiday celebrations. Conditions may arise that
will periodically impact the ability to conduct the normal
delivery of beach services to the public. MainStreet
Oceanside will reserve the right to declare periodic
“black-out” dates as circumstances may dictate.
What
are the different categories of vendor
opportunities?
Type
1 - PERMANENT
• 50 week per year operation
• High Season (Memorial Day through Labor Day) 6 days
per week operation
• Low Season (Labor Day through Memorial Day) 3 days
per week operation
• Possible utility usage
Vendor will be provided with or construct their own
portable operating kiosk and storage facilities which will
be situated in a specified location for day to day
operation. Structure and paint scheme to be approved by
MainStreet Oceanside.
Type 2 - SEMI-PERMANENT
• High Season Only (Memorial Day through Labor Day) 4
to 6 days per week operation
• No Low Season operation
• Possible limited on-site storage
• Possible utility usage
Vendor will provide a portable structure; style and
color to be approved by MainStreet
Oceanside.
Type 3 - TRAVELING / MOBILE
• Primarily High Season
• High Demand Weekends - Holidays - Special Events
• Non-traditional locations
• Daily removal - no on-site or overnight
storage
• No utilities (self-contained)
Vendor will provide a traveling/mobile type unit, style
and color to be approved by MainStreet Oceanside.
When
will be program begin?
A
tentative timeline for the initial phase-in of the first
year of the program has been developed as follows:
Feb 1: Award contracts to Type 1 Vendors
(Type 2 and 3 ongoing)
Mar 1: Coordinate with City on locations,
infrastructure, utilities, permits
Apr 1: Start date to install infrastructure for
Type 1 Vendors
May 1: Access to site for Type 1
May 20: Preview weekend
May 26: Opening day