Recreation Concessions

Candler County, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, acting by and through its duly authorized Board of Commissioners, is soliciting proposals and qualifications from respondents for operation and maintenance of the Metter-Candler Recreation Department concession operations.

The Recreation Department maintains two concessions locations within the Metter-Candler Recreation Park located at 621 W Pine St, Metter.

The county is seeking respondents who will operate the concessions stands in an at-risk arrangement in which the county will provide the location, food cooking and storage equipment, utilities and storage facilities in return for a seasonal lease fee. The respondent will be responsible for inventory, preparation, staffing, sales, and handling all aspects required of business operation in the State of Georgia. Respondent will be required to have not less than one (1) certified food safety manager on site during all operations. Respondent will act as an independent contractor.

Respondent will be responsible for operating not less than one (1) concession location for all recreation sanctioned events. Respondent may operate both concession stands at the request of the county or at its own discretion. Anticipated seasons are:

• Spring Season – Early March – Late April, Early May; M, T, R approximately 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Additional operation hours will be required for opening day, tournaments and All-Stars as needed.
• Fall Season – Mid August – Early November; M, T, R approximately 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Additional operation hours will be required for tournaments and All-Stars as needed.

Proposals must be submitted in writing and delivered by email to baasheim@candlerco-ga.gov on or before **3:00 p.m. EST on November 25, 2026**. Proposals must be limited to no more than five (5) pages total. Submissions must include in the subject line: 2026-5 Recreation Concessions Proposal.

The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, rebid the proposal or award the proposal as a whole or in part. The county shall select services based on available services, pricing and in the best interests of the citizens of Candler County.

Candler County reserves the right to revise the request at any time prior to the award. Respondents are responsible for any amendments which are made and posted to the county’s website. [...] To schedule a facility visit please contact Caitlin McNamee at cmcnamee@candlerco-ga.gov.