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Harwich to issue restaurant RFP this fall; committee urges event-coordinator requirement
Summary
The director said the town administrator will issue an RFP for the clubhouse restaurant this fall; the current vendor (Jake) has expressed interest in rebidding and members urged language encouraging an identified event coordinator or responsive manager to support tournaments and events.
The committee received an update on the clubhouse restaurant lease: the current lease with the vendor known as Jake has run through a three-year term with two one-year extensions, and the town administrator plans to run a competitive RFP this fall. Roman said Jake has signaled interest in rebidding but must participate in the RFP process.
"Jake has shown interest in re-engaging for that, which is nice to have a vendor," Roman said. Committee members urged including wording in the RFP that encourages or requires an identified manager or event coordinator to ensure timely coordination for tournaments and other course events; members said that role has been inconsistent during prior vendor staffing turnovers.
Members also discussed allowing sufficient lead time for bidders: several suggested a longer response window (one to two months) and a required site walk-through period so prospective vendors can prepare a competitive bid. Staff noted the town now owns the kitchen equipment and fixtures, which reduces disputes over vendor-provided capital and makes procurement simpler for bidders.
Staff will work with the town administrator to finalize RFP language and timeline and return to the committee with a draft before release.
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