Central Park Carousel Inc. C/O Sal Napolitano 1055 Brinsmade Ave
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CENTRAL PARK CAROUSEL INC. C/O SAL NAPOLITANO 1055 BRINSMADE AVE. BRONX, NEW YORK 10465 SOLICITATION # Q15-Q99-SB-C-Cl FRIDAY, MAY13, 2011 AT 3:00 PM 1. FEE OFFER FOREST PARK CAROUSEL Central Park Carousel is estimating to open the carousel in Forest Park by July 1, 2011 and be in operation through September 30, 2011, providing we can obtain the necessary permits and inspections required to operate the facility, and the carousel is in safe operable condition. The $1,500 fee for the first year will be paid in three $500 installments July 1, 2011, August 1, 2011, and September 1, 2011. All fees after 2011 will be paid in equal monthly installments starting from April 1 and ending September 1. We will not be operating the food concession during the first season due to the extensive repairs needed to open the facility. Year 1: $1,500.00 Year 6: $7,500 Year 11: $10,000 Year 2: $6,000 Year 7: $8,000 Year 12: $11,000 Year 3: $6,000 Year 8: $8,500 Year 13: $11,500 Year 4: $6,000 Year 9: $9,000 Year 14: $12,000 Year 5: $7,000 Year 10: $9,500 Year 15: $12,500 FLUSHING MEADOW CAROUSEL Given the costs for capital improvement projects, two years of which will take place at Forest Park Carousel, followed by four years at Flushing Meadow Carousel (see maintenance and restoration details below), 5% increases will begin in Year 7 for Flushing Meadow Carousel. Year1: $50,000 Year 6: $55,000 Year 11: $68,068.35 Year 2: $50,000 Year 7: $56,000 Year 12: $71,471.77 Year 3: $52,000 Year 8: $58,800 Year 13: $75,045.36 Year 4: $53,000 Year 9: $61,740 Year 14: $78,797.63 Year 5: $54,000 Year 10: $64,827 Year 15: $82,737.51 2 2. CAPITAL INVESTMENT, IMPROVEMENTS and DESIGN . FOREST PARK CAROUSEL Upon closure of the carousel for the season, the restoration of the snack stand will begin. We are allocating $12,000 for this renovation. Renovation will include painting of the entire structure both inside and out, repair and or replacement of any damaged fixtures, repair and or replacement of the exterior wooden fence, and installation of new equipment to operate the stand. Wherever possible, we intend to use Energy Star appliances. Such equipment will include but not be limited to: popcorn machine, cotton candy machine, two ice cream freezers, large beverage refrigerator, pizza oven, and grill. After completion of the snack stand and prior to the April 2012 opening season, renovation and restoration of the carousel will begin and will continue throughout the length of the contract. The restoration will include but not limited to the repairing, painting, and varnishing of the carousel figures, the painting of the building, as well as the inner and outer façade panels. The carousel deck will be sanded and varnished and any damaged floor boards will be replaced. It should be noted that Central Park Carousel Inc. is uniquely qualified for the restoration, and all restoration work will be done in-situ. Central Park Carousel Inc. is allocating $15,000 per year towards restoration. This figure is an estimate based on what Central Park Carousel Inc. would charge other clients for this type of restoration during the off season. In October 2013, the restoration of the military band organ will begin. This renovation will take approximately one year and cost $18,000. Central Park Carousel Inc. does not intend to operate an additional amusement venue at this time, but may include this option in the future with any additional rides and /or attractions, after Parks approval. FLUSHING MEADOW PARK CAROUSEL Central Park Carousel is allocating $25,000 toward the purchase of new equipment. This equipment will include one new processing cart and two new non-processing carts.* New equipment on the carts will include but not limited to: popcorn machine, cotton candy machine, nachos and cheese dispenser, pretzel warmer, and grill. In addition, we plan to purchase a refrigerated ice cream cart as well as two new Energy Star freezers for storage. Also to be purchased are two new carts for the sale of children’s souvenirs, which will match the design of the food carts.* Upon return of the restored organ at Forest Park in the fall of 2014, Central Park Carousel Inc. will either replace or restore the band organ at the Flushing Meadow Park carousel. The cost of this restoration or replacement will be $60,000 and take approximately two years to complete. In November of 2016, Central Park Carousel Inc. will install a new soft drive unit on the carousel; the cost of the unit will be approximately $18,000 and would require the carousel to be closed for several days. Due to the worn condition of the present drive unit, this capital improvement may have to be scheduled before the restoration of the band organ. Central Park Carousel Inc. has already begun restoring the carousel figures. To date, twelve figures and one chariot have been restored. In November of 2012, it is our intention to continue this restoration throughout the length of the contract.* * 3 The inner façade panels have deteriorated to the point that they should be replaced and new lighting installed. Central Park Carousel Inc. is allocating $15.000 per year for restoration, with all restoration done in-situ. As in Forest Park, this figure is an estimated base on what other clients would be charged for this service. *Please note design for new food carts and Souvenir carts at the Flushing Meadow Park Location. ** Please note enclosed restoration photos. 3. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FOREST PARK It is our intention to operate the carousel daily from 11:00 a.m. to dusk April 1, 2011 through September30, 2011. From October through March, the carousel will be in operation on weekends from 11 a.m. to dusk. All operating hours are “weather permitting.” Weekdays from October through March will be primarily devoted to restoration. Days that the carousel is not in operation due to inclement weather will be devoted to maintenance and restoration.* Three employees will be assigned to the Forest Park Carousel., one full time employee and two seasonal employees. One employee will be a Health Department licensed vendor for the food cart and two will be licensed operators for the carousel. An additional seasonal employee may be assigned on weekends and holidays. Carousel sales, food sales and children’s souvenirs will be recorded daily via cash registers. Additionally, numbered carousel tickets sales will be recorded daily. * Please note the attached daily maintenance schedule for the carousel. The following menu items are planned to be sold at the Forest Park Carousel: Hot Dogs $2.00 Cotton Candy $3.00 Pretzels $2.00 Popcorn (36 oz.) $3.00 Canned Soda $1.25 Ice Cream $2.00 or $3.00 Bottled water $2.00 Italian Ices $2.00 Sport Drinks $3.00 Potato Chips $ .50 Fruit Juices $3.00 Cookies $1.00 Hamburgers $3.50 Pizza $5.00 Cheeseburgers $4.00 Nuts $1.00 Sunflower seeds $1.00 Granola/protein bars $2.00 Souvenirs Children’s souvenirs with a carousel theme will be given preference. Inflatables $4.00 or $5.00 Animal Water Shooters $3.00 Balloons $2.00 Kites $2.00 Bubbles $2.00 Trumpets $2.00 Golf Sets $3.00 Baseball Sets $3.00 Frisbees $3.00 Bubble Shooters $5.00 Super Soakers $5.00 Trumpets $2.00 Kites $2.00 4 FLUSHING MEADOW PARK CAROUSEL It is our intention to operate the carousel daily from 11:00 a.m. to dusk April 1 through September 30 each year. From October through March, the carousel will be in operation on weekends from 11 a.m. to dusk. All operating hours are “weather permitting.” Weekdays from October through March will be primarily devoted to restoration. Days that the carousel is not in operation due to inclement weather will be devoted to maintenance and restoration.* Five employees will be assigned to the Flushing Meadow Park Carousel, two full time employees and three seasonal employees. One employee will be a Health Department licensed vendor for the food cart, one will be a cashier and two will be licensed operators for the carousel and one employee for the sale of children’s souvenirs. An additional seasonal employee may be assigned on weekends and holidays. Carousel sales, food sales and children’s souvenir will be recorded daily via cash registers. Additionally, numbered carousel tickets sales will be recorded daily. * Please note attached copy of the daily checklist for cleaning and maintenance schedule. The following menu items are planned to be sold at the Flushing Meadow Park Carousel: Hot Dogs $2.00 Cotton Candy $3.00 Pretzels $2.00 Popcorn (36 oz.) $3.00 Canned Soda $1.25 Ice Cream $2.00 or $3.00 Bottled water $2.00 Italian Ices $2.00 Sport Drinks $3.00 Potato Chips $ .50 Fruit Juices $3.00 Cookies $1.00 Hamburgers $3.50 Shish-ka-bob $3.00 Cheeseburgers $4.00 Churros $2.00 Sunflower seeds $1.00 Nuts $1.00 Granola/protein bars $2.00 Souvenirs Children’s souvenirs with a carousel theme will be given preference. Inflatables $4.00 or $5.00 Animal Water Shooters $3.00 Balloons $2.00 Kites $2.00 Bubbles $2.00 Trumpets $2.00 Golf Sets $3.00 Baseball Sets $3.00 Frisbees $3.00 Bubble Shooters $5.00 Assorted Candy $1.00 Super Soakers $5.00 Kites $3.00 Trumpets $2.00 5 General Operations and Customer Satisfaction Central Park Carousel Inc.