2000-24005 RESO
RESOLutION NO. 2000-24005
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
ALLOW THE FRIENDS OF THE BASS MUSEUM OF ART,
INC" A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITY, TO ISSUE A REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND
OPERATION OF A FOOD CONCESSION (CAFE) AT THE
NEWLY RENOVATED BASS MUSEUM OF ART, FURTHER
PROVIDED THAT THE CAFE OPERATOR CONTRACTED
BY THE FRIENDS OF THE BASS MUSEUM PURSUANT TO
SAID RFP PROCESS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE
MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION,
WHEREAS, the Bass Museum of Art has been in existence sine 1964; and
WHEREAS, the Bass Museum of Art is currently undergoing a renovation and expansion
project (the Project); and
WHEREAS, a cafe was part of the design of the newly expanded Museum; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the Bass Museum Cafe will be a gathering place for the
new Collins Park Cultural Center area; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission herein approve that the Friends of the Bass
Museum of Art, Inc., a not-for-profit entity, be entrusted with the issuance of a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for the management and operation of a food concession (Cafe) at the newly
renovated Bass Museum of Art; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission hereby permits the Friends of the Bass to
enter into negotiations with the successful proposer; provided that the successful operator
contracted by the Bass Museum of Art must first be approved by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City's approval of the Cafe operation shall also be subject to and
contingent upon the execution of a "Master Agreement" between the City and the Friends, said
agreement recognizing the City as the ultimate owner of the Bass Museum of Art, and thereby
safeguarding the City's rights therein, particularly with respect to the Cafe.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission herein authorizes the Administration to allow the Friends of the Bass Museum of Art,
Inc., a not-for-profit entity, to issue a Request For Proposals (RFP) for the management and
operation of a food concession (Cafe) at the newly renovated Bass Museum of Art, further
provided that the cafe operator contracted by the Friends of the Bass Museum pursuant to said
RFP process must be approved by the Mayor and City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of July, 2000.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO, 5~ 4- -00
TO:
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and DATE: July 26, 2000
Members of the City Commission
Lawrence A, Levy o.~
City Mano/'
A ResolutiQ"of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach,
Florida, Authorizing the Administration to Issue Request for Proposals (RFP)
No. 123-99/00 for the Management and Operation of A Food Concession (Cafe)
at the Newly Renovated Bass Museum of Art,
FROM:
SUBJECT:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The City of Miami Beach Bass Museum of Art, which has been in existence since 1964, is currently
undergoing an expansion and renovation project that will triple its size. As part of this project a Cafe
has been added. The City of Miami Beach is seeking proposals for the management and operation
of the Bass Museum of Art Cafe, located at 2121 Park Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida,
The successful proposer shall safeguard the City's capital investment in the facilities through the
exercise of the highest standards of maintenance and operation. Furthermore, the successful
proposer shall actively promote the Cafe during the term of this agreement thereby maximizing the
revenues to the Cafe. The term of the agreement will be for three (3) years, with two (2) one year
renewal options.
The Administration has drafted the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from
qualified and experienced restauranteurs and caterers with a minimum of five years of experience
with the management and operation of a cafe or restaurant and catering operation. Proposer must
be known for artistic presentation of meals and upscale and distinctive cuisines of various countries
and have the ability to tailor meals to themes of Museum exhibitions and events, Proposer must
have an off-site commissary for food preparation and cooking as Cafe kitchen is only a warming
kitchen. Proposer must have local, regional or national reputation as a restauranteur and as a top-
quality caterer for special events, charity galas and exclusive private parties. The grand opening of
the Museum is set for January 12, 2001.
It is the Administration's recommendation for the City Commission to adopt the Resolution.
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