Hotel Operator

Request for Proposals
#2026-15-M
Hotel Operator
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition
Authority (MPEA)
March 11, 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTIONS: PAGE
I. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION 3
II. GOALS and OBJECTIVES 7
III. SCOPE OF MANAGEMENT, BRAND AND HOTEL OPERATING SERVICES 8
IV. RFP PROCESS AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 12
V. RFP EVALUATION CRITERIA 16
VI. CONDITIONS, DISCLAIMERS, DISCLOSURES 18
VII. REQUIRED FORMS 21
EXHIBITS:
1. RFP PROCESS TIMELINE
2. FACILITIES PROGRAM
3. PRO FORMA (POSTED AS SEPARATE EXCEL FILE)
4. SPECIAL CONDITIONS REGARDING MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION (POSTED AS SEPARATE PDF FILE)
5. FORM OF AGREEMENT (POSTED AS SEPARATE WORD FILE)

SECTION I. - INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority ("Authority"), hereinafter referred to as the "Authority" or "MPEA" is issuing
this Request for Proposals (RFP) to seek convention hotel management companies capable of providing a full range of
comprehensive management services for an existing convention center headquarter hotel (the "Hotel') at the McCormick
Place(R) Complex (MPC) in Chicago, Illinois. The Authority invites submittals from qualified convention center hotel operators
that have proven experience in major market convention hotel management in North America. The Hotel is currently
operated as the Marriott Marquis Chicago and the current QMA expires September 20, 2027. The hotel was originally
completed in 2017.The Hotel is located across the street from the McCormick Place West Building and is adjacent to the
ABC Building, a historical building that houses meeting rooms and office space. The Hotel is connected via Skybridge to the
entire McCormick Place campus. The Hotel spans 40 stories, features 1,205 guest rooms and suites, and has over 93,000
square feet of event space, including two 25,000 square-foot ballrooms. The Hotel's meeting space positions the Hotel
favorably for self-contained events and for robust affiliate vendor activity for citywide events when they occur on campus.
At the conclusion of the RFP process described herein, the successful Proposer will be responsible for the comprehensive
management and operation of the Hotel. The successful Proposer shall be an independent contractor and shall furnish all
management, supervision, labor, sales/marketing, purchasing, and any or all other services, as required by the Authority,
consistent with generally accepted operations of a first-class convention center headquarter hotel.
Proposer's written responses must be submitted by the due date of Monday, June 1, 2026, detailing the experience and
expertise of the Proposer to provide management and operation of the Hotel, as well as Proposer's past and current
experience with similar projects and key business terms, property improvement and transition plans, and a preliminary
financial proposal. Based on the responses submitted, the Authority will select a short list of Proposers for further
consideration in the evaluation process. For short-listed proposers, the Authority will provide additional information regarding
the Hotel and request supplemental information, conduct oral interviews, and negotiate key provisions of an agreement for
management services with each short-listed Proposer whose supplemental responses provide an acceptable basis for
negotiation. Oral presentations/interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of August 24, 2026
GENERAL BACKGROUND
The Authority is a political subdivision, unit of local government, body politic and Municipal Corporation existing under the
laws of the State of Illinois pursuant to the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Act, as amended, 70 ILCS 210/1 et
seq. (the "Act"). The Authority was established to promote, operate, and maintain fairs, expositions, meetings and
conventions in Cook County, Illinois. The Authority owns McCormick Place(R), an exhibition and convention center located at
23rd Street and Martin Luther King Drive in the City of Chicago, which is managed and operated by the Authority. The
Authority also owns the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, a 1,258-room hotel and conference center operated by Hyatt
Corporation and located adjacent to McCormick Place(R).
McCormick Place(R) is North America's premier convention facility. The McCormick Place Complex ("MPC") comprises five
state-of-the-art buildings, the South, West, North buildings, the Lakeside Center and Wintrust Arena. These buildings have
a combined total of more than 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, and over 600,000 square feet of meeting rooms,
making it the nation's largest convention center. McCormick Place(R) hosts in the range of 125 -150 major events and attracts
more than two million trade and public show visitors annually. McCormick Place(R) features the Arie Crown(R) Theater, a
renovated proscenium arch theatre which seats approximately 4,249. Wintrust Arena, a 300,000 square foot arena features
10,500 seats and 22 suites and serves as the home arena for the WNBA's Chicago Sky as well as DePaul University men's
and women's basketball. Two separate buildings, the Energy Center, and the Corporate Center, are also part of the MPC.
The McCormick Place Complex also includes four parking facilities with a total parking capacity of 6,709 spaces operated by
Standard Parking. Also located adjacent to the MPC is a Hilton tri-plex that houses a Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, and
Home2 Suites. The Authority does not own the Hilton tri-plex, however it is connected via a skybridge to the West Building.
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CONTRACT AND RFP DOCUMENTS ARE POSTED HERE:
https://www.mpea.com/doing-business/
Click on "Current Bids/Proposal Opportunities"
FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS POSTED HERE:
https://www.mpea.com/finance/
Proposers can find audited financial statements, operating budget, and information regarding MPEA's outstanding bonds.
None of the Authority's outstanding debt is secured by operating revenues of the Hotel. Qualified firms must be able to
prepare and submit annual and three-year budgets and successfully meet audit requirements.
INFORMATION ABOUT MCCORMICK PLACE AND ITS PARTNERS CAN BE FOUND HERE:
Proposers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with MPEA and McCormick Place.
https://www.mccormickplace.com/
https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/mccormick-place-complex/
https://wintrustarena.com/
https://thecollectionatmccormicksquare.com
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/illinois/hyatt-regency-mccormick-place/chimc
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chimq-marriott-marquis-chicago/
The Hotel Operator must work collaboratively with campus partners. The Hotel property is connected to the other buildings
via sky bridges and is fully integrated into the campus. Floorplans are available online. The Hotel Operator is expected to
book events that take advantage of amenities/space available at McCormick Place when citywide events have not been
booked. The Authority has also established the Collection at McCormick Square, a joint sales effort among McCormick Place,
the Hotel, and the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, to book business on campus when citywide events have not been
booked. The current hotel operator regularly uses the first floor of the historic ABC Building at 330 E Cermak Road.
Planned Hotel Capital Improvement Projects
Additionally, the Authority is planning to undertake two significant capital projects at the hotel over the next few years
including a renovation of all 1,205 guestrooms and corridors and a renovation of the meeting spaces located at the hotel.
Timing for the planned renovations are still to be determined.
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MARKET OVERVIEW
Hotel Competitive Set #1
Competitive Set #1 includes six hotels comprising 8,485 rooms; all properties are full-service and are directly competitive
based on market dynamics (Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Hyatt Regency Chicago, Hilton Chicago, Palmer House,
InterContinental Magnificent Mile and Sheraton Grand Chicago). Other competitive hotels include the Swissotel, The
Fairmont, The Westin, and The Renaissance. The table below details recent occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR data for the Hotel
by fiscal year. Note the Authority's fiscal year ends June 30th.
FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024 FY 2025
Marriott Marquis Chicago
Occupancy 36.6% 55.2% 50.0% 9.9% 28.1% 52.2% 54.1% 56.8%
% Chg 0.0% 50.8% -9.5% -80.1% 183.2% 85.6% 3.6% 5.0%
ADR $236.35 $240.84 $224.90 $216.85 $218.99 $272.07 $269.39 $291.58
% Chg 0.0% 1.9% -6.6% -3.6% 1.0% 24.2% -1.0% 8.2%
RevPAR $86.58 $133.05 $112.45 $21.54 $61.59 $141.98 $145.80 $165.64
% Chg 0.0% 53.7% -15.5% -80.8% 186.0% 130.5% 2.7% 13.6%
(1) Comp set includes: Hyatt Regency Chicago (2,032 rooms), Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile (1,200
rooms), Sheraton Grand Chicago (1,218 rooms), and the Hilton Chicago (1,544 rooms)
Hyatt Hyatt Marriott Hilton Sheraton Hilton Palmer
Regency Regency Chicago Chicago Grand House
McCormick Chicago Downtown Chicago
Place Magnificent
Mile
Address 2233 S MLK 151 E Wacker 540 Michigan 720 S. Michigan 301 E North Water 17 E Monroe St
Drive Drive Avenue Avenue Street Chicago, IL 60603
Chicago, IL Chicago, IL 60601 Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Chicago, IL 60611
60616 60611 60605
Year Opened 1998 1974/80 1978 1927 1992 1925
Total Number of Rooms 1,258 2,032 1,200 1,544 1,218 1,641
Number of Suites 55 119 35 96 47
Ratings
AAA Diamond
Restaurants/Lounges
Total Number of Outlets 4 3 3 4
Three Meal Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Lobby Bar/Lounge Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Meeting Facilities
Total interior Space 42,000 SF 240,000 SF 70,000 SF 234,000 SF 125,000 SF 130,000 SF
(SF)
Interior SF per Guest 33 SF 118 SF 59 SF 152 SF 103 SF 74 SF
Room
Total Number of 37 84 45 78 43 79
Meeting Rooms
Largest Meeting Space 12,000 SF 70,000 SF 19,000 SF 119,000 SF 40,000 SF 119,000 SF
Recreational/Other
Facilities
Spa No No No No No Yes
Exercise/Fitness Room Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Swimming Pool Yes No No Yes No Yes
Source: Individual Properties
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The Chicago MSA (metropolitan statistical area) is one of the most stable and vibrant economies in the country. Located in
the geographic heart of the U.S., Chicago is the financial, industrial, agricultural and transportation center of the Midwest.
Because of its central location, Chicago has evolved into a major transportation hub with extensive air, water, and highway
networks with excellent connectivity and linkage to North and Central America. These transportation and logistical benefits
play a significant role in attracting events and attendees to McCormick Place. With a population of approximately 9.5 million,
Chicago is the third largest metropolitan area in the country, after New York and Los Angeles. Approximately 26 percent of
the nation's population, or 85 million individuals, live within a 500-mile radius of Chicago, making the city the cultural and
commercial epicenter of the region.
The "Windy City" is among the top tourist, convention, and business destinations in the country, offering an endless array
of restaurants, shops, museums, theaters, historical landmarks, nightclubs, and annual festivals. The Conde Nast Traveler
2025 Readers' Choice Awards ranked Chicago the #1 Big City in the U.S. for the ninth year in a row. In 2024, Chicago
welcomed over 55.3 million visitors, a 6.5% increase over 2024. Over the past few years, the city has played host to several
high-profile events including the Democratic National Convention, Lollapalooza, and the Grant Park 165 (NASCAR street
race), and James Beard Awards, and is expected to see additional economic benefit and tourism growth from the
development of the Obama Presidential Center, which broke ground in September 2021. The convention center generated
$1.9 billion in economic impact for the state and city in calendar year 2025.
The Chicago MSA enjoys excellent air linkages due to its two airports: O'Hare International Airport and Midway International
Airport. The presence of these airports in Chicago provides a significant competitive advantage in attracting events and
attendees to McCormick Place. O'Hare is the only dual hub airport in the U.S. with United Airlines and American Airlines
occupying the majority of O'Hare's 186 gates. Midway ranks atop Southwest Airline's hubs for number of daily departures,
gates and destinations serviced. During 2024, 80.1 million passengers traveled through O'Hare compared to 73.9 million in
2023, an increase of 8.5%. For 2025 (November YTD), 78.2 million passengers traveled through O'Hare, an increase of
6.3% over 2024 YTD levels. During the same period (2025 YTD) Midway saw a 10.1% decrease in passenger traffic to 17.9
million passengers.
Similar to passenger traffic, cargo continues to increase on a year over year basis. In 2024, O'Hare handled nearly 2.1
million metric tons of freight, an increase of 8.6% over 2023. For 2025 YTD (November), O'Hare had processed nearly 2.1
million metric tons of freight, an increase of 8.9% over 2024 YTD levels. It remains one of the top ten busiest cargo airports
in the U.S.
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SECTION II. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
MPEA's mission is to attract trade shows, conventions, meetings, exhibitions, and public events to strengthen the economy
of Illinois. The Authority desires an operating partner focused and committed to helping the Authority achieve its mission.
MPEA further desires an operating partner with a major national lodging brand, with related amenities and facilities as
detailed in Exhibit 2, programs to enhance the McCormick Place Convention Center attendee experience, and to attract a
higher volume of conventions and tradeshows that require large quantities of hotel room bookings and stays.
The objective of this RFP process is to identify an experienced, highly qualified, and financially capable hotel operator of a
brand with national prominence, with a commitment to act as the Operator of the Hotel on terms and conditions most
favorable to MPEA, inclusive of working with all Campus partners for the benefit of MPEA.
The qualifications of the Proposer to operate a large convention center headquarter hotel will be an important criterion in
the selection of the hotel operator. The hotel operator selected to manage the property must demonstrate (a) a prominent
national sales office network and sales force positioned to primarily pursue convention and group-meeting demand, and (b)
a series of convention center hotels in its portfolio in major convention destinations in North America.
Through the process described in this RFP, MPEA intends to select its primary candidate(s) for Operator of the Hotel. After
the candidate(s) has been selected in accordance with the process described in this RFP, MPEA will proceed with the selected
candidate(s) to negotiate the definitive QMA.
Brand and operator will need to articulate a property/product improvement plan (PIP), operating supplies and equipment
(OS&E), technology as well as transition plan including cost / resources.
The Authority is seeking a Hotel Operator who demonstrates the ability and willingness to contribute financially including a
"key money" investment or other forms of capital investment.
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III. SCOPE OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
The Authority will engage the Operator to supervise, direct, and control the management, operation, marketing, and sales
of all aspects of the Hotel as the exclusive Operator of the Hotel during the operating term.
It is anticipated that the successful Hotel Operator's services will include the following. Responsibilities within these areas
will include, but are not limited to, the following:
ONGOING MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS
Hours of Operation: The Operator shall cause the Hotel to be operated for twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days
per week for the entire calendar year, including holidays, during the term of the agreement in accordance with negotiated
operating standards.
Customary and Usual Tasks: Operator shall perform administrative, management, reporting, cooperation, sales, marketing,
coordination, supervision and oversight tasks, as are customary and usual in the operation of a hotel of a class and standing
consistent with the Hotel's campus facilities and the Operating Standard; including collaborating with other MPEA managers
and agents in marketing, selling, and servicing of major conventions / groups to the benefit of the City, State, and the
campus. These efforts include working with the managers of the convention center (including the food service manager,
currently OVG Hospitality), MPEA's Collection Sales efforts (which includes the convention center and both Authority-owned
hotels) and with Choose Chicago (the destination marketing organization for Chicago) to strategically use campus hotel
rooms to drive citywide business to McCormick Place.
Administrative Policies and Procedures: Subject to the other provisions of this Agreement, Operator shall establish and
revise, as necessary, policies and procedures with respect to its operation of the Hotel, including policies and procedures
for the control of revenue and expenditures, for the purchasing of supplies and services, for the control of credit and for the
scheduling of routine repairs and maintenance, which policies and procedures shall be in accordance with brand standards.
Operator agrees to respond to any questions the Authority may reasonably have regarding its policies and procedures.
Accounts Payable and Receivable: Operator shall make payments on all accounts payable from the Hotel (subject to the
availability of sufficient funds to do so) and collect all accounts receivable due to the Hotel.
Cash Management: Operator will adhere to MPEA's cash management policies and will work with MPEA to establish accounts
at the Authority's operating bank. All bank accounts will have primary registration in the Authority's name with the Authority's
Tax ID number. Revenues will be zero balance transferred to the Authority's main operating account daily. MPEA will transfer
funds to an operating account, which the Operator will use to pay operating expenses. This account will also be in the
Authority's name with the Authority's Tax ID number. Generally, the beginning daily account balance is set at $2 million.
While Operator staff, which can include centralized treasury management staff, will entitle users and functions to the
accounts, MPEA will control services used and administrators. Please see Form of Agreement for further details.
Utility and Other Services: Operator shall arrange for utility, telephone, extermination, security, trash removal and all other
services necessary or advisable for the operation of the Hotel. Security personnel must coordinate and cooperate with MPEA
and campus partners.
Information Systems: Operator shall arrange for the installation, implementation, and maintenance at the Hotel of all
information systems used by other properties within the brand system. Operator may periodically require the purchase of
improvements, modifications, or replacement components of the information systems.
Establishing the Pricing: Operator (i) shall establish all prices, price schedules, rates and rate schedules, and all rents, lease
charges and concession charges for all areas of the Hotel (collectively, the "Pricing"), (ii) shall have the right to implement
at the Hotel national, regional or brand-wide value rates or promotional rates implemented at substantially all of the other
same brand hotels, and (iii) supervise, direct and control collection of income of any nature from the Hotel's operations and
the giving of receipts in connection therewith, provided, however, the foregoing shall in no way limit (a) Authority's right to
review and approve the applicable operating plan and budget; or (b) Authority's right to appoint a hotel consultant and
implement certain written recommendations of the Hotel.
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Purchasing: Operator shall procure all Hotel inventories and replacement supplies. Operator shall use all reasonable efforts
to obtain the best commercially available prices and/or terms for the purchase of goods and services for the Hotel,
considering customary factors, including price, quality, quantity, delivery dates, brand standards and MBE/WBE commitment
goals along with leveraging campus purchasing power to potentially reduce operating costs. At the Authority's request from
time to time, Operator shall review with the Authority the method Operator used to purchase inventories and supplies, and
other goods and services used in the project. For material purchases of FF&E or capital improvements in any year, Operator
shall propose the method for making such purchases.
Internal Control Structure: Operator shall maintain an internal control structure designed to provide assurance that the
Hotel and Hotel assets are safeguarded from loss or unauthorized use, that transactions are executed in accordance with
Operator's authority, and that financial records are reliable for the purposes of preparing financial statements. The internal
control structure shall be supported by the selection, training, and development of qualified personnel, by an appropriate
segregation of duties, and by the dissemination of written policies and procedures.
Financial Matters: Operator shall keep the Authority informed and advised of all material financial and other matters
concerning the Hotel and the operation thereof and give due consideration to suggestions which Authority designees or
consultants may offer with respect thereto from time to time.
Annual Budget and Capital Plan: Operator shall provide for the Authority's review and approval an annual operating budget
for at least three fiscal years. The Authority's fiscal year begins on July 1st and ends on June 30th. Capital plan will be for
the subsequent seven to ten years, identifying major renovation cycle items along with any potential ROI projects and
normal capital lifecycle projects.
Contracts, Licenses and Permits: Operator shall enter into contracts, licenses and other agreements for the Hotel or with
respect to any space therein within the limits prescribed to in the Qualified Management Agreement. Unless the Authority
has otherwise consented in writing, Operator shall be responsible for operating all space within the Hotel, including
restaurants and lounges. Operator shall negotiate, enter into, and administer, on behalf of Authority for the benefit of the
Hotel, service contracts for Hotel operations. Except for the licenses and permits for which only the Authority can apply,
Operator shall apply for, and use all reasonable efforts to obtain and maintain, all licenses and permits required of the
Authority or Operator in connection with the operation and management of the Hotel.
Repairs and Maintenance: Operator shall perform all needed repairs, maintenance, decorations, revisions, alterations, and
improvements to the Hotel as shall be reasonably necessary for the proper maintenance thereof in good order, condition,
and repair. The Operator and the Authority shall establish a process for identification, review, and approval of all capital
maintenance expenditures.
Retention of Legal Counsel: Operator shall retain legal counsel for the Hotel (which legal counsel shall be reasonably
acceptable to the Authority) to perform legal services in the ordinary course of business of the Hotel under Operator's
direction as outlined in the Qualified Management Agreement. Operator shall, as an operating expense, (i) commence
ordinary collection lawsuits to collect charges, rent or other income derived from the Hotel's operations; (ii) after written
notice to the Authority of such claims, commence legal actions or proceedings or other actions, as Operator prudently and
reasonably deems appropriate, to (A) enforce or terminate any contract or other agreements related to the Hotel's operations
(other than any agreements between Operator and the Authority) and under which the third party contractor is in default,
provided the Authority has received written notice of such default prior to such enforcement and termination; (B) to oust or
dispossess guests, tenants or other persons in possession who are not entitled to occupy the portion of the Hotel which
they occupy; and (C) to cancel or terminate any lease, license or concession agreement covering a portion of the Hotel for
the breach thereof or default there under by the tenant, licensee or concessionaire, provided the Authority has received
written notice of such breach prior to such cancellation or termination; and (iii) take appropriate steps (as determined by
Operator in its reasonable and prudent discretion) to challenge, protest, appeal and/or litigate to final decision in any
appropriate court or forum any counterclaims related to the foregoing. With respect to legal requirements that are to be
complied with by the Authority, Operator will cooperate with the Authority and promptly deliver to the Authority copies of
any of the Hotel's books and records requested by the Authority to facilitate the Authority's compliance with legal
requirements required of the Authority.
Employees: Operator shall recruit, hire, relocate, pay, train, supervise, discipline, and dismiss all Hotel personnel with the
understanding that all Hotel personnel shall be the employees of Operator, and not the Authority.
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Labor Relations: Operator shall be solely responsible for any negotiation of collective bargaining agreements covering any
of the employees of the Hotel. Operator shall promptly notify the Authority and the Authority's representatives regarding
each such collective bargaining agreement and any provisions therein relating to the consequences related to a termination
of such agreement, any changes to said collective bargaining agreement, or issues related to enforcement of any collective
bargaining agreement that could adversely impact the Authority. Operator shall use commercially reasonable efforts to
include in any collective bargaining agreement the ability to assign such agreement to the Authority or third party acquiring
the Hotel on termination of this Agreement.
Selection of Key Personnel: The Authority shall interview and approve (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or
delayed) the individuals mutually agreed upon by Operator the Authority as the Key Personnel prior to their appointment.
Operator shall deliver to Authority a written summary of each such individual's professional experience and qualifications
and Operator shall arrange an interview between Authority and such individual. Operator agrees that if there is a vacancy
in the General Manager's position, that Operator shall make reasonable efforts to find a temporary or permanent replacement
within a reasonable time thereafter. Key positions include: General Manager, Director of Sales and Marketing, Director of
Finance, and Director of Revenue Management.
Personnel Policies: Operator shall determine and implement all personnel policies and practices relating to the Hotel and
consistent with the Brand's practice at other like convention hotels. Operator shall not enter into any written employment
contracts with any employee of the Hotel that guarantees such employee a position at the Hotel for any period of time, or
that offers an additional payment to such employee in addition to such employee's salary, benefits, and bonuses that the
employee is otherwise entitled to upon termination.
Sufficient Personnel: Operator shall ensure that the number of Hotel Personnel is sufficient to operate the Hotel in
accordance with the Operating Standard.
Employee Benefits: Operator shall have the right to provide the employees of the Hotel, who are eligible therefore and who
are not covered by collective bargaining or similar arrangements, with benefits of (A) incentive plans; (B) pension, profit
sharing or other employee retirement; and/or (C) disability, health or welfare or other benefit plan. All costs associated with
such employee benefit plans shall be Operating Expenses. The terms of employment, including hiring, training,
compensation, bonuses, employee benefits, discharge, and replacement of all Hotel Personnel shall be established and
administered by Operator.
Equal Opportunity Employment, MBE/WBE Commitment: Operator shall use diligent efforts to ensure that its general hiring
policies and the discharge of all Hotel Personnel are compliant with all "Equal Employment Opportunity" and "Occupational
Health and Safety Administration" laws and regulations and that its practices comply generally with all laws, regulations and
ordinances regarding the employment and payment of Hotel Personnel. No covenant, agreement, lease, conveyance, or
other instrument shall be affected or executed by Operator, or any of its successors or assigns, whereby the Hotel, or any
portion thereof, is restricted by Operator, or any successor in interest, upon the basis of race, color, religion, national origin,
ancestry, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation in the rental, use, occupancy or operation
thereof. Operator will comply with Federal, State, and local laws prohibiting discrimination upon the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation in the rental, use,
occupancy, or operation of the Hotel or any portion thereof. Operator will agree to equal employment opportunity provisions
and provide a plan for minority and women owned businesses' participation in accordance with policies set by the Authority.
Special Conditions regarding MBE/WBE participation are attached hereto as Exhibit 4.
Employee Status: None of the Hotel personnel shall be considered employees of the Authority. All hotel personnel costs
shall be operating expenses. Operator shall pay all Hotel personnel costs of such employees and the amount of such
payments shall immediately be reimbursed to Operator by the Authority. Accordingly, Operator shall establish appropriate
payroll accounts covering all such employees of the Hotel.
Termination or Expiration: Upon Termination or Expiration, Operator shall take such actions as may be reasonably
necessary, and which are consistent with the brand standards, to mitigate any loss, cost, claim, liability or expense with
respect to Hotel employees resulting from such termination or expiration.
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