RURAL MOUNTAIN PRODUCERS EXCHANGE, INC. (RMPE) FAYETTEVILLE
FARMERS' MARKET P.O. Box 3076 Fayetteville, AR 72702
www.fayettevillefarmersmarket.org
479-935-5111 fayettevillefm@gmail.com
From: Teresa Maurer, FFM Vendor Coordinator
To:
Potential Applicants for Food Truck at the 2015 Fayetteville Farmers’ Markets
Enclosed is an application form for 2015 Food Truck membership in the Rural Mountain
Producers Exchange, which operates the Fayetteville Farmers' Market. There are limited spaces
with potentially one Food Truck space available during Saturday markets. The RMPE board will
be selective in considering new applicants based on criteria listed below.
A $25 non-refundable application fee must be enclosed with all applications. Please
complete the forms, and answer all questions, then sign and return them with a check
payable to RMPE at P.O. Box 3076, Fayetteville, AR 72702. Applications will be accepted
through March 1, 2015. Applications without checks will not be considered. The application
must be signed to be considered. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Teresa at the
phone or email at the top of the letter.
Completed applications will be reviewed by the Board of Directors at their monthly
meetings. After the Board's review of your application, you will be notified of your status. If
your application is accepted for further review, the food truck or trailer must be brought to the
square along with proposed menu and a few food samples. We will work with you to arrange the
time and place for Board and Committee review of the truck or trailer at the square. After board
approval, but before the first time you set up at market, we will require copies of insurance info,
licenses, tax info, health department certificates, etc to be on file in our office.
RMPE is an Arkansas not for profit, which operates the Fayetteville Farmers' Market. The
RMPE was created in 1973, primarily to support local, sustainable agriculture, including small
farmers, plant growers, fine artists and craft persons by providing a marketplace for their locally
produced products.
To be eligible for membership, the vendor must reside in Washington, Carroll,
Madison, or Benton counties. After acceptance, members pay annual membership dues plus the
commission as described in attachments.
Evaluation criteria for your application will include the following:
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Use of Local Products (preferably from other RMPE members)
Healthy options on the menu
Already existing food truck
Vegetarian options on the menu
Existing health department certification – health inspection
Size limitations-truck or trailer cannot exceed 24 feet
Need Fayetteville business license
Self-contained power and/or gas. If this criteria can't be met, we will consider applicants
who propose to use 110 power (no 220 power is available)
RURAL MOUNTAIN PRODUCERS EXCHANGE
Food Truck Requirements and Agreement
1.
Vendors must set up before 7am on Saturday in spaces assigned by the market manager.
All set up must be removed and the area cleaned before 2 pm. No vehicles on plaza or
sidewalks. No pets permitted in vendor spaces or left in vehicles.
2.
**Vendors must carry premises and product liability insurance specifically endorsed to
cover their Farmers’ Market operations with policy limits not less than one million
dollars, and provide proof to RMPE before their first day of selling at market.**
3.
Vendors must comply with all City, State and County health regulations and licensing.
4.
Vendors must provide trashcans and remove them each day. Sidewalks must remain free
of obstruction and tripping hazards.
5.
Umbrellas, shade tops/tents may be used only if anchored or weighted in such a manner
as to prevent blowing in a strong wind.
6.
Vendors must join RMPE as food truck member with voting privileges.
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Vendors will pay 7.5% of sales before tax to RMPE as commission, payable by 2
p.m. each Market business day. Annual RMPE dues will be due at first day of selling.
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Vendors will be subject to regular evaluation for quality, cleanliness and display. Failure
to maintain high standards will result in revocation of food vending privileges.
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Vendors are restricted to sales of previously approved food items or menu. Significant
changes in the food items or menu offered must be approved by the board before selling.
I have read the above requirements and agree to abide by them:
Owner and Vendor (Signature): _________________________
Business Name: _____________________________________
Board action and date: ________________________________________
Committee action and date:_____________________________________
Final approval date:___________________________________________
Date: ________________
RURAL MOUNTAIN PRODUCERS EXCHANGE 2015
Food Truck Vendor Application
Send to:
RURAL MOUNTAIN PRODUCERS EXCHANGE, INC.
P.O. Box 3076, Fayetteville, AR 72702, 479-935-5111
fayettevillefm@gmail.com
Applicant Name
Business Name
__________
Mailing Address
County
____________
Food Truck?
____yes
___no
Telephone Number(s)
__
E-mails ____________________________________________________
EIN ID#: _______________________________Sales Tax #: ______________________
(Food Truck Vendors are responsible for paying sales tax and other taxes on items sold)
ON SEPARATE SHEETS or ATTACHMENTS
A. Please describe your vending equipment and power requirements. NOTE: no 220
power is available. RMPE prefers self contained power sources.
B. Please attach a sample menu, including possible pricing. Will all menu items be
prepared in the food truck? If not, location of approved kitchen: ___________________ C.
Please answer these questions:
C1. Are the products you plan to sell in accordance with all federal, state, and local
regulatory requirements (especially health department) for selling at market? Be sure you
read the following document as you answer this question:
http://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programsServices/environmentalHealth/foodProtection
/Documents/FarmersMarketGuidelines.pdf
C2. Please include a listing of major ingredients for your menu items and where you plan to get
them. Use of ingredients produced by RMPE Farmer members is strongly encouraged. Use of
other regionally sourced items also encouraged.
C3. Please tell us about your prior experience making and serving prepared foods from a food
truck. List any quotes from customers who have bought food prepared by you.
C4: Tell us how you feel your food truck meets the criteria outlined in the cover letter and how
it will enhance the overall diversity of products offered at the Fayetteville Farmers’ Market.
Application checklist:
____Signed agreement
____Completed application form including all attachments
____Include a sample menu (does not have to be final one) and price ranges
____Include a photo of the food truck or trailer
____ $25 check for application fee made payable to RMPE
At time of committee and/or board inspection you will be required to present: The
food truck/trailer and samples of your products
Before you will be permitted to sell for the first time you must give RMPE copies of:
Copy of your most recent Health Department inspection.
Copy of your business license
Copy of liability and premise insurance
Copy of your lease agreement if you do not own your food truck or trailer
Copy of Arkansas sales tax certificate
2/17/2015