HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2014-220CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION No. 2014-220
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROCESS FOR CATERING
SERVICES AT THE PLYMOUTH CREEK CENTER
WHEREAS, the current catering contracts with Town and Country Catering, Mintahoe Hospitality
and Medina Entertainment at the Plymouth Creek Center will expire November 30, 2014; and
WHEREAS, contracts with the three exclusive catering companies have been in place for seven
years (2007-2014); and
WHEREAS, staff is very satisfied with the current three exclusive caterers, but feels this is a good
time to open our doors to other possible catering companies; and
WHEREAS, initiating a Request for Proposal (RFP) process will allow us to test the market and
ensure the best possible service, pricing, diversity and menu options for our customers; and
WHEREAS, interested caterers will complete an application and interview process resulting in
the top candidates completing a taste test; and
WHEREAS, staff will recommend the top three or four caterers to be the exclusive caterers at
the Plymouth Creek Center; and
WHEREAS, new catering contracts will go into effect December 1, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, to approve a Request for Proposal process for catering services beginning
December 1, 2014 at the Plymouth Creek Center (PCC).
APPROVED this 24th day of June, 2014.