L061140 Addendum #1-Mexican Food Service and/or Sonoran Hot Dog Concessions
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Please note the attached answers to questions asked at the meeting and walk-through held on June 22 , 2011.
1. What are the venues? Arizona Stadium and McKale Center
2. Events other than Arizona Athletic Events? Possibly concerts, or other various vents, limited to Arizona
Stadium and McKale Center.
3. Calendar of Athletic Events? See ICA website for complete team schedules: www.arizonawildcats.com
4. Are there other food stands? Yes, UA concessions runs various stands and carts throughout each
athletic venue. The UA will not sell any Mexican concession or Sonoran Hot dog product(s) other then
“nachos.”
5. Is softball included? No.
6. Vendor must be open the entire season? Yes.
7. Will the University split the award of Mexican Food and Sonoran Hot Dogs? Possibly. University prefers
one vendor for both concessions options, but will accept two vendors to provide each concession
program as defined in RFP.
8. Beverages at Hot Dog Locations? No, see section 5.5.2 of RFP.
9. On-site Storage? Mexican Food: Commissary, Permanent Stands only. Hot Dogs: None, in and out for
every game. If one vendor awarded both, commissary/permanent stands.
10. Existing El Charro Stand? Need approval by UA and Health Department/Fire Marshal. The existing El
Charro stand may or may not be there. Vendors need to plan accordingly.
11. Electricity? Vendor’s responsibility. Single phase, 110 volt/20 amp circuits available.
12. Propane? May be allowed in certain areas of stadium. Need Fire Marshall approval. Overhead clearance
is very important.
13. Use of CatCard and what kind of discounts apply with the meal plan programs? If vendor chooses to
accept Meal Plan (via CatCard), there is a 2.5% per transaction meal plan charge.
14. What is the initial investment required of the vendor for CatCard to participate in meal plan program
(i.e. equipment, Ethernet, data install fees, monthly fees)? Estimated to be around $3,500 to $4,000 per
POS. There are currently no wireless options.
15. Signage? The successful vendor(s) will work with IMG to finalize for Athletic sponsorship, and with the
Unions and Athletics for their stand signage.
16. Does Vendor have to use Wienerschnitzel product? Vendor(s) do not have to use their product.
17. McKale Options? There are options/locations: Mexican Food-Northwest Corner and Southwest Corner
(Same Vendor), one or both locations. Vendor must provide their own tent for both locations and
indicate which option they are bidding on.
18. Is ice supplied/available? The UA will make ice available at a negotiated price between Vendor(s) and
the Unions.
19. Fee Agreement? As indicated in the RFP document, attachment A.
20. Hot Dog Tents? Can be 10’X10’
21. Sink? Drain? McKale Center-SW Corner-No Sink inside, No Drain. Vendor on own.
22. Drive Up Ramps? Electric Cars/Golf Carts only-no cars/trucks.
23. Hot Dog/Other Foods (Pizza, Nachos, Polish, BBQ) Size/Prices? Only Sonoran Hot Dogs as defined in the
RFP may be sold at the hot dog locations.
24. Coca Cola Prices? Can Vendors use our contract prices to purchase Coca Cola product? The Vendor will
be extended University contract pricing on bottled and canned products only. Fountain and any other
Coca Cola products will be at national pricing.
25. Stadium Access? 5 hours prior to game time. No Vehicles within 2 hours of game time.
26. Hot Chocolate? OK for Mexican Food Provider (power on-site may be an issue).
27. How do we hire Student Workers? Vendor may elect to take out ads in the Wildcat, and the Unions will
assist in posting jobs on UA student job website.
28. Who does inventory? Vendor is responsible for their inventory.
29. What are Parking Permit Costs? Contact UA Parking and Transportation at 626-7275.
30. Average Attendance figures (Men’s & Women’s Basketball, Football, Baseball and Volleyball)?
Football
 2010-55,408
 2009-52,555
 2008-52,440
Men’s Basketball
 2010/11-13,860
 2009/10-13,815
 2008/09-13,681
Women’s Basketball
 2010/11-1,995
 2009/10-1,697
 2008/09-1,819
Women’s Volleyball
 2011-Season has not begun
 2010-1,129
 2009-1,082
Baseball
 2011-1,088
 2010-702
 2009-N/A
31. Is the contract head count based? Set amount per year? Minimum amount of percentage sales? No, it
is based on a fee per location/venue, as define in the RFP.
32. When is the first sponsorship payment due? See section 5.7 of RFP.
33. El Charro Menu? Picture of last year’s menu is below.
All else remains the same.