Request for proposals:

FOOD SERVICES CONCESSIONAIRE

The Appalachian Wildlife Foundation (“Foundation”) seeks proposals from interested, qualified, and experienced firms (“Respondents” or “Concessionaire”) to provide exclusive food services at Boone’s Ridge in Bell County, Kentucky. The 12,000-acre Boone’s Ridge is being developed as a national tourism destination that will transform the Eastern Kentucky region. Within the attraction is an 11,050 square-foot primary food and beverage facility including kitchen, buffet service area, indoor dining room with 205 seats, outdoor covered patio with 100 seats, and storage space. In addition to the primary F&B outlet, there will also be a snack bar adjacent to a petting zoo and playground. The operation of both outlets is the subject of this RFP.

Prior to the proposal due date, all communications, questions, or requests for clarification shall be sent electronically to Mr. Frank Allen, fallen@cms501c.com

Responses to questions will be provided electronically directly to the requesting party for any general communications received. Any requests for clarification or questions regarding the RFP will be posted on the Appalachian Wildlife Foundation’s website at appwild.org/rfp. It will be the responsibility of the Respondent to review the website for potential updates prior to submission.