REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS To Purchase the Worcester County Shore Spirits Retail Liquor Store located at 122 Newtowne Boulevard in Pocomoke City, Worcester County, Maryland The Worcester County Conunissioners (Conunissioners) have adopted an Exit Strategy with respect to the operations of the Worcester County Department of Liquor Control and intend to cease retail liquor operations on or before June 30, 2017. As a result, the Conunissioners recently declared the following property as surplus property and are currently accepting proposals from qualified individuals or entities to purchase this property, including specified furniture, fixtures and inventory to be operated as a retail liquor store. The Subject Property is located at 122 Newtowne Boulevard just north of Old Snow Hill Road (MD Route 756) and east of Ocean Highway (US Route 13). The property is identified as Condominium Units 101 and 102 of the Newtowne Plaza Condominiums and comprises a total enclosed area of2,954 square feet with furniture, fixtures and improvements for the operation of a retail wine and liquor store. The selection of the successful bidder will be based upon a combination of the price offered for purchase of this property and the contents thereof, as well as a demonstrated ability and experience owning and operating a retail liquor store or other similar retail establishment. Bid packages are available from the Office of the County Conunissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. A pre-bid inspection will be held onsite on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 9:00 am at 122 Newtowne Boulevard, Pocomoke City, MD 21851. Interested bidders are encouraged to attend. Sealed proposals will be accepted until 1:00 PM, Friday, March 17, 2017 in the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863, at which time they will be opened and publicly read aloud. Envelopes shall be marked "Proposal to Purchase County Liquor Store in Pocomoke City" in the lower left-hand comer. After opening, proposals will be reviewed by staff and a reconunendation of award will be made to the County Conunissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the proposal, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all proposals, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever proposal they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering highest and/or best proposal, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, or any other factors they deem appropriate. All inquiries shall be directed to Maureen Howarth, County Attorney, at 410-632-1194. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 1. BIDS Bids should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked in the lower left-hand corner "Proposal to Purchase County Liquor Store in Pocomoke City". Bids received after the bid deadline as specified in the Request for Proposals will not be considered. 2. BID FORMS Bids are to be submitted on the forms provided in this package. Bid forms are to be completed in their entirety and all requested information provided. Where indicated, bids are to be signed by an individual authorized by the bidding company. Incomplete or unsigned bid forms are cause for rejection of the bid. 3. PRE-BID INSPECTION A pre-bid inspection will be held at the Shore Spirits Liquor Store located at 122 Newtowne Boulevard, Pocomoke City, Maryland on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 9:00 am. Any inquiries should be directed to Maureen Howarth, County Attorney, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 410-632-1194, or by email at [email protected]. 4. SPECIFICATIONS A. The County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (County) have adopted an Exit Strategy with respect to the operations of the Worcester County Department of Liquor Control and intend to cease retail liquor operations on or before June 3 0, 2017. As a result, the Commissioners recently declared the Subject Property (Shore Spirits Liquor Store at 122 Newtowne Boulevard, Pocomoke City, Maryland) as surplus property and are currently accepting proposals from qualified individuals or entities to purchase this property, including the specified furniture, fixtures and inventory to be operated as a retail liquor store. B. The Subject Property (Pocomoke City Shore Spirits Location) is located at 122 Newtowne Boulevard, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851. The property is identified as Condominium Units 101 and 102 of the Newtowne Plaza Condominiums and comprises a total enclosed area of 2,954 square feet with furniture, fixtures and improvements for the operation of a retail wine and liquor store. The Subject Property Deed and Plat and the Newtowne Plaza Condominium Declaration of Covenants, together with Bylaws, are attached hereto (see Attachment A). C. The selection of the successful bidder will be based primarily upon a combination of the price offered for purchase of this property, including all improvements and the specified furniture, fixtures and inventory, and the mark-up percentage offered Page 1 of3 for the inventory, as well as a demonstrated ability and experience owning and operating a retail liquor store or other similar retail establishment. Minimum proposals shall include the purchase of all inventory in the store (Attachment D) at the cost paid by County, plus any additional percentage mark-up to the County. A list of all furniture, fixtures and improvements to be conveyed with the store is included as Attachment C. D. The successful bidder shall agree to purchase the above referenced Shore Spirits Liquor Store from the County on the proposed settlement date of May 19, 2017. E. The successful bidder will be required to obtain an alcoholic beverage license in Worcester County and must meet all criteria for issuance of said license including a Criminal Record Check and at least one applicant of the corporation must serve as a Resident Agent having resided in Worcester County for the past two years, among other requirements. Please refer to Attachment E for a copy of the alcoholic beverage license application package and relevant information. F. Bid packages, including Instructions to Bidders, a Bid Form, Bidder's Information Sheet, the Subject Property Deed and Plat and the Newtowne Plaza Condominium Declaration of Covenants, together with Bylaws (Attachment A), Sales History (Attachment B), List of Store Assets (Attachment C), an Audit of Inventory (Attachment D), and the Alcoholic Beverage License Application Package (Attachment E), and are available from the Office of the County Commissioners, Room 1103 - Worcester County Government Center, One West Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. H. After opening, proposals will be reviewed by staff and a recommendation of award will be made to the County Commissioners at a future meeting. In awarding the proposal, the Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all proposals, waive formalities, informalities and technicalities therein, and to take whatever proposal they determine to be in the best interest of the County considering highest and/or best proposal, quality of goods and work, time of delivery or completion, responsibility of bidders being considered, or any other factors they deem appropriate. I. All inquiries shall be directed to Maureen Howarth, County Attorney, at 410-632-1194. 5. OTHER REQUIREMENTS A. Proposal Deliverables as defined in the RFP must be attached or proposal may be rejected. B. Any exceptions or deviations from the specifications must be clearly noted on the Bid Form (attach additional pages if necessary). Page 2 of3 C. The following documents are required to be completed in their entirety & signed: 1. Bid Form 11. Bidder's Information Sheet D. The following documents are attached for informational purposes: 1. Attachment A - Subject Property Deed and Plat and the Newtowne Plaza Condominium Declaration of Covenants, together with Bylaws 11. Attachment B - Schedule of Revenues and Expenses for Subject Property over Past 5 Years 111. Attachment C - List of Store Assets for Subject Property 1v. Attachment D - List of Store Inventory for Subject Property* * Please note that final store inventory will be similar to the list provided in Attachment D, but will be updated as of April 15, 2017 to reflect actual inventory in the store to be included in the Asset Purchase Agreement and again at settlement which is tentatively scheduled for May 19, 2017. v. Attachment E - Alcoholic Beverage License Application Package Page 3 of3 Bid Form I have reviewed the specifications and requirements for purchasing the Shore Spirits Liquor Store in Pocomoke City, Maryland, located at 122 Newtowne Boulevard (Subject Property), and understand all of the terms and conditions related to this purchase. I hereby agree to purchase the Subject Property from the County Commissioners of Worcester County, Maryland (the County) on the projected settlement date of May 19, 2017. Purchase Price for Subject Property and all Store Assets listed on Attachment C: ($ ____________________________, Amount shall be shown in both words and figures. In case of discrepancy, the amount shown in words will govern. I further agree to purchase all of the inventory remaining in the Subject Property on the date of settlement, which is projected for May 19, 2017, at the County's actual cost. In addition, I hereby propose to purchase said inventory at cost plus the following mark-up Pocomoke