Item 55

Authorize the Division of Parks and Recreation to enter into a contract with Boston Culinary Group Inc., d/b/a Centerplate (Centerplate / Concessionaire), Stamford, CT, for the operation of food concession and catering services at Cannon Mountain Ski Area and the Flume Gorge Visitors’ Center. Effective upon G&C approval through May 16, 2023, with the option to renew for an additional 3 year period. (2)Further authorize to utilize a portion of the commission received from the concessionaire to provide up to $250,000 over two years ($125,000 per year) for a $500,000 jointly-funded capital improvement plan to include the food and beverage facilities at the Flume Gorge Visitors’ Center, the Mountain Station Café’ at Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway and Ski Area, and the Cannonball Pub at Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway and Ski Area. Additionally, Concessionaire agrees to spend another $50,000 toward a new point-of-sale system.