How to bid on Mather Sports Complex concessions for Cordova Recreation and Park District

What the district is buying

Cordova Recreation and Park District is seeking a qualified food concession contractor to upgrade and operate the snack bar at Mather Sports Complex in Rancho Cordova, California.

The contractor will provide the people, labor, equipment, materials, tools, services, and skills needed to run the concession stand. It may sell over-the-counter and hot food; food cooked or warmed onsite must comply with applicable state, county, and Health Department regulations.

Key date and deadline

The RFP was published October 8, 2026. Proposals are due November 6, 2026, at 6:21 PM ET.

Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline. Allow time to complete the portal steps and submit your response; the provided information does not state whether late proposals are accepted.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for food concession contractors able to upgrade and operate a sports complex snack bar. It may suit a small food-service business with experience staffing a concession and providing both over-the-counter and hot food.

Vendors planning to cook or warm food onsite should be prepared to address compliance with the stated health regulations.

How to access and respond

Use “View original source” to open the solicitation on the agency’s PlanetBids portal. The scope, dates, and document list are public, and PlanetBids may require a quick “confirm you are human” check.

To download documents, receive addenda, and bid electronically, register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the district. Review the solicitation documents and submit your proposal through the portal before the due date.

Prepare a clear, complete proposal

Read the solicitation documents closely and check the PlanetBids listing for addenda. Use the requested format and answer each stated requirement directly.

Explain how your firm will provide the staffing, equipment, materials, and services needed to upgrade and operate the stand. If proposing hot food cooked or warmed onsite, describe how you will meet the applicable health regulations.

Check your response for missing information and confirm the electronic submission is complete before the deadline.