MIDFLORIDA Event Center Catering Contract

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  "title": "MIDFLORIDA Event Center Catering Contract",
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  "summary": "<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pursuant to the Port St. Lucie City Code of Ordinance 35.07, this electronic Request for Proposals (RFP) is being issued to establish a contract with a qualified proposer who will provide <span class=\"templateTag mceNonEditable\" data-templatevariable=\"project.title\"><svg class=\"codeIcon\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\" width=\"14px\" height=\"14px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M14.9708 5C15.6167 5 16.2228 5.31193 16.5982 5.83752L21 12L16.5982 18.1625C16.2228 18.6881 15.6167 19 14.9708 19H12V17H14.9708L18.5422 12L14.9708 7H5V10H3V7C3 5.89543 3.89543 5 5 5H14.9708Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"></path><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6 12C5.44772 12 5 12.4477 5 13V15H3C2.44772 15 2 15.4477 2 16C2 16.5523 2.44772 17 3 17H5V19C5 19.5523 5.44772 20 6 20C6.55228 20 7 19.5523 7 19V17H9C9.55228 17 10 16.5523 10 16C10 15.4477 9.55228 15 9 15H7V13C7 12.4477 6.55228 12 6 12Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"></path></svg> Project Title</span> to the City of Port St. Lucie (hereinafter, &ldquo;City&rdquo;) as further described in this RFP.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>MIDFLORIDA Event Center</strong> (hereafter referred to as the MFEC) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced catering service providers to deliver high-quality food and beverage services for a variety of events held at the facility. The MFEC is a premier special event facility owned and operated by the City of Port St. Lucie. Strategically located along Florida&rsquo;s Treasure Coast&mdash;midway between Orlando, Miami, and Tampa&mdash;the MFEC serves as a regional hub for a wide array of events and activities that enhance quality of life and stimulate economic development within the community.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With over 400 event days annually, the MFEC welcomes more than 150,000 guests each year, hosting a dynamic schedule of public, private, and corporate events. These include conferences, banquets, weddings, expos, trade shows, concerts, festivals, sporting events, and performing arts productions. This high volume of activity presents significant opportunities for approved caterers to serve a diverse clientele and grow their business within a vibrant, high-traffic venue.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The MFEC encompasses 100,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor event space. Key features include:</p><ul style=\"text-align: justify;\"><li>Two beautifully appointed ballrooms with flexible layouts</li><li>A spacious, light-filled grand lobby ideal for receptions and networking</li><li>A curated art gallery showcasing local and regional talent</li><li>The Village Square, an open-air plaza equipped with a performance stage, is ideal for festivals and large-scale gatherings that can hold 500-5,000 attendees.</li><li>Capacity to host banquet events for 10 to 700 guests (depending on layout) and theater-style seating for up to 1,400 attendees</li></ul><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To support catering operations, the MFEC is equipped with a 1,200+ square-foot commercial-grade catering kitchen designed for finishing, plating, and service preparation. The kitchen features standard commercial appliances and prep areas, and is available to approved caterers in accordance with facility policies and event requirements.</p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The MFEC is committed to delivering exceptional service in a safe and well-maintained environment while preserving the facility's integrity and financial sustainability. This document outlines the catering requirements and expectations for prospective caterers.</p>",
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  "created_at": "2025-06-25T13:45:35.317Z",
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    "name": "MIDFLORIDA Event Center"
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      "name": "City of Port St. Lucie",
      "phone": "(772)871-5223",
      "state": "FL",
      "website": "http://www.cityofpsl.com/",
      "zipCode": "34984",
      "address1": "121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd,",
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  "proposalDeadline": "2025-12-03T19:30:00.000Z",
  "releaseProjectDate": "2025-10-23T04:00:00.000Z"
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