Court awards Sole Alcohol Service Provider contract to KVL Opportunity; competitor requests reconsideration

Sep 1, 2026

The court awarded RFP 26MCO671 (Sole Alcohol Service Provider) to KVL Opportunity, LLC; Out West Live, LLC owner Sean Elphick asked the court to reconsider, citing prior investment at the Horseshoe, but the motion passed with Somers voting against and the award upheld.

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Purchasing Agent Kristy Engeldahl recommended KVL Opportunity, LLC for RFP 26MCO671 (Sole Alcohol Service Provider). During the presentation Sean Elphick of Out West Live, LLC said his company had submitted a bid, had spent as much as $60,000 in rental fees, and asked the court to reconsider the recommendation, arguing the county should recognize that prior investment.

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