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Saturday, December 08, 2018

Only One Bid Received For Scoper Franchise

OCEAN CITY — Providing further evidence the beach photography business continues to be challenging, just one vendor came forward this week when the bids were opened for Ocean City’s franchise.

Ocean City’s beach photography franchise is essentially divided into two separate franchises and under the town’s code, one vendor can hold both franchises. By way of background, the beach photography franchise holder sends photographers, or “scopers,” out on the beach each day in the summer to solicit residents and visitors to capture vacation memories.

The franchises are renewed every four years and the same vendor has held both franchises for the last eight years. The current contract expired at the end of November and a new four-year contract was offered for both. On Monday, the Mayor and Council were scheduled to open the bids for, but City Clerk Diana Chavis explained there was little interest.

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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Honor it and lets move on. Rickie has bigger issues (topless female beach goes) to worry about in 2019 (boardwalk circus performers).

Anonymous said...

When flash and film were required ok. Just who in OC management doesn't understand Smart Phone photography???

That person is welcome to join Seasonal Bus Drivers aand others in the unemployed line.

Anonymous said...

Well I do enjoy the sights of the word "scopes" bouncing left/right on short shorts of scantly clan college co-eds during the summer-time!

Nothing wrong with that! I'm sure my lovely wife (wearing her sunglasses too) smiles when those you muscle bound lads run in the sand!

Good FAMILY entertainment...just what RICKIE and the City Council wants in OC!!!!

HA HA HA HA