REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 2026-125-PR
FOR
Contractor to operate OHV Landing Kitchen
FOR
MORROW COUNTY – PARKS PROJECTS
MORROW COUNTY
215 NE Main Ave
Irrigon, OR 97844
January 15, 2026
RFP Service-Concession Food Service Operation
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Section 1: RFP Submittal and Closing Date
Section 2: Inquiries
Section 3: The Landing Kitchen Policy Scope of Work
Section 4: RFP Contents
Section 5: Proposal Evaluation and Contractor Selection
Section 6: General Information
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RFP Service-Concession Food Service Operation
INTRODUCTION
Morrow County, hereinafter referred to as the County, is seeking the services of a
qualified contractor to provide food preparation services for the Morrow County Off-
Highway Vehicle Park Landing Lodge kitchen (approximately 33 miles southwest of
Heppner, Oregon, on Highway 207) for the operating season. The complete Request for
Proposals, including any addenda or updates, is available on the County’s website at
https://www.morrowcountyor.gov/rfps. The contract is anticipated to begin on May 1,
2026, and conclude on or about November 15, 2026. The contract may be extended by
mutual agreement of both parties at the end of each season. The County reserves the right
to amend or extend the contract term if it is determined to be in the best interest of the
County.
Section 1: RFP Submittal and Closing Date
One electronic copy of the RFP must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on
Friday, February 6, 2026 may not exceed 10 pages. Neither late nor faxed submittals
will be acceptable. Contractors submitting RFPs not in compliance with Section 4
will be considered non-responsive. RFPs must be addressed to the following:
Submission
Sandi Pointer, Risk and Procurement Manager
215 NE Main Ave., Irrigon, OR 97844
541-989-8166
spointer@morrowcountyor.gov
Section 2: Inquiries
2.1 Questions Only that arise prior to the RFP deadline shall be addressed to the
following:
Morrow County Parks Department
Attn: Greg Close
mcparksmgr@morrowcountyor.gov
2.2 Contractors shall submit all questions in writing to Greg Close no later than
seventy-two (72) calendar hours prior to the proposal submittal
deadline. Substantive questions and responses will be issued by addendum
and made available to all prospective proposers.
2.3 It is the responsibility of each applicant/vendor to monitor the Morrow County
website for any addenda, clarifications, or updates to this RFP. Addenda will be
posted on the County’s website and will become part of the RFP. Failure to review
and acknowledge addenda may result in a proposal being deemed non-responsive.
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Section 3: The Landing Kitchen Policy Scope of Work
Mission Statement for The Landing at Morrow/Grant County OHV Park
The purpose of The Landing is to provide a welcoming environment for the OHV Park
guests. The Landing is a place where patrons may gather to relax, visit or to enjoy a
meal offered with top service. This experience should enhance the visit for guests
staying at the Park.
The Landing Kitchen Policy Scope of Work
1) The Contractor is required to provide food service to the public as per the
agreement. The Contractor will be identified as the Park’s food service provider
and shall follow all food sanitation rules and regulations, including providing all
necessary permits and licenses. One full hook-up (power, water, sewer) RV
campsite will be provided if necessary.
2) At a minimum, proposals must provide a menu for four (4) days per week (must
include food service on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and all holidays
during the season. A 3-day work week may be accepted during slower parts
of the season. These days must include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Contractor must work a 4 day weekend on weeks where a holiday falls on a
Monday, for example Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.
3) The Contractor will be required to provide a business plan that will include hours
of operation, months of operation and a menu. This plan must be mutually
agreed on by the Park’s manager, the Assistant County Administrator and the
Contractor. The full menu must be available at all times, no exclusive dinners
shall be provided.
4) The Contractor shall, at its own expense, maintain all insurance required under
this Agreement, including Commercial General Liability Insurance and Workers’
Compensation Insurance, and shall name Morrow County as an additional
insured where required. All insurance coverage and related compliance
documentation shall meet the requirements set forth in Section 6.2 (General
Information) of this RFP.
5) As part of this agreement and based on the above monthly statements, the
Contractor will pay the County 10% of the monthly gross income. Payment shall
be made out to Morrow County OHV Park, paid by the 15th of the following
month, and Given to the Parks Manager or delivered to the Morrow County
Public Works Department.
6) The County may renew this contract every year without seeking outside
proposals. This will occur if both parties are satisfied with the existing conditions
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of the agreement. The Contractor and the County will review the agreement on
or before November 30th of each year to aid in effective changes prior to seeking
other proposals.
Other duties of the contractor include but are not limited to:
• Be knowledgeable regarding Park rules and regulations.
• Be observant and responsible for conditions or situations occurring in The
Landing that would require immediate attention.
• Be aware that you are a visible representative of the County and the Park, even
though you are not a County employee and are acting solely as a Contractor.
Contractor and employees shall be neat and clean in appearance and shall
conduct themselves in a manner which is appropriate for persons in public
service. They shall also be courteous, efficient and helpful to everyone in their
work and shall do the best job possible on every assignment.
• Be responsible for the cleanliness of the facility. Maintain a sanitary environment
with daily cleaning of the kitchen, dining hall and restrooms, checking that
dispensers are full of paper products and/or soap.
Additional Notes/Requirements:
• All social media, electronic or digital content and or advertisement used by
Contractor during Contractor’s performance of the work that utilizes trademarks,
name or names (in particular the name “The Landing” and “The Landing Lodge”)
owned or associated with County shall be conducted in a good faith manner, and
shall at all times represent The Landing in a professional manner. Administrative
rights to any and all social media, electronic or digital content and or
advertisement that utilize trademarks, name or names (in particular the name
“The Landing” and “The Landing Lodge”) owned or associated to County shall be
provided to the Morrow County Parks Department by Contractor. At termination
of contract, all social media or digital media must be discontinued and turned
over to County with all exclusive administrative rights. Social media as described
in this section includes, but is not limited to, the Facebook page “The Landing
Lodge.”
• County has sole ownership of facility names: The Landing Lodge and The
Landing. Upon termination of this contract, Contractor shall cease use of the
name and terms “The Landing Lodge” and “The Landing.”
• Contractor shall defend, save, hold harmless, and indemnify the State of Oregon
and County, their officers, employees, agents, from and against all claims, suits,
or actions, losses, damages, liabilities costs and expenses of any nature
whatsoever resulting from, arising out of, or relating to the activities of Contractor
or its officers, employees, subcontractors, or agents under this Contract. All
advertising will be done at Contractor’s expense. All use of trademarks, name or
names owned or associated to Morrow County and/or Grant County in any form
of advertisement, social media and/or digital media must have written permission
from County.
• Contractor shall maintain all fiscal records relating to this Contract in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles. In addition, Contractor shall
maintain any other records pertinent to this Contract in such a manner as to
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