The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is seeking bids for recreational concession services at Gulf State Park. Bidders must submit proposals by November 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. A mandatory prebid meeting will be held on October 28, 2025. Bidders must provide proof of experience, financial statements, and a performance bond. The selected bidders must execute the concession agreement within 20 days. The anticipated term of the concession agreement is for three consecutive years, with an option to extend for an additional three years. Bidders are encouraged to visit the facilities. The award will be made based on the highest percentage of gross receipts to DCNR while meeting the minimum annual remittance. Additional documents are required with the bid proposal. The selected bidders must pay all applicable taxes.
The bid notice states that interested parties must submit a sealed bid no later than ovember 17, 2025, at 2: 00 pm cst.
The successful bidder agrees to remit to DCNR a percentage of gross receipts it designates in its bid proposal, with the understanding and commitment that the successful bidder shall remit to DCNR a minimum amount of 100, **** one hundred thousand dollars per contract year for the full scope of services, whichever amount is greater.
The award of any contracts will be made consistent with alabama code section **** anticipates selecting the bidders with a proposal that presents the highest percentage of gross receipts to DCNR while meeting the minimum annual remittance.
All bidders must submit with their bid proposals proof of at least five 5 years actual experience in the operation of similar activities, which shall be subject to verification.
Bidders are encouraged to personally examine the facilities offered, virtually or in person. Arrangements for such examination shall be made by telephone or email request to: nicole cabarrubia at **** **** or nicole. cabarrubia@dcnr. alabama. gov.
Submit pictures of typical items to be rented as a sample of inventory and wellmaintained equipment.
The deadline for submitting written questions is by 12: 00 pm noon central time, november 3, 2025.
The bid amount is a percentage of the gross receipts of the concessionaires sales that will be paid to the park, and a commitment to remit 100, **** per year to DCNR, whichever is greater.