Latest US Camping Through Contracts & Bids

The National Park Service (NPS) intends to issue a solicitation for Padre Island National Seashore, Malaquite Campground RV dumping station. The acquisition will be conducted using an Invitation for Bids (IFB) sealed bid process for a firm-fixed price, construction contract. The project involves removal, demolition, and disposal of the existing RV dumping station and construction of two new stations. A pre-bid site visit will be scheduled. The IFB package will be posted to SAM. gov on or about June 20, 2025. Responses are due approximately 30 days after the IFB issue date, with a projected bid opening date of about July 22, 2025. Offerors must have a valid UEI number and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. The acquisition is set aside for 100 total small businesses. The NAICS code is ****, and the small business size standard is $45 million.

This is a presolicitation notice for the repair or alteration of recreation facilities in the Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest. The notice outlines various project components, including road construction, campground improvements, restroom installations, and amphitheater restoration. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued approximately May 20, 2025, with work commencing in Summer/Fall 2025. This is a total small business set aside.

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is seeking proposals for a concession business opportunity at the Niven property within White Clay Creek State Park. The concessionaire will be responsible for providing public outdoor recreation services. The contract term is 10 years with 3 five-year extension options, potentially up to 25 years. Bidders must submit proposals by July 1, 2025, at 1:00 PM local time. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time. The proposal should include financial projections, experience, and a preliminary action plan for capital improvements and deferred maintenance. The awarded vendor will be responsible for repair and maintenance of the venue site and allocate a percentage of annual gross receipts to a capital improvement fund. Additional documents, including a proposal response packet and draft contract, are included as appendices.

The Clay County is seeking proposals for operating, managing, and providing lifeguards and swim instruction for the swimming pool at Camp Chowenwaw Park for the 2025 season. Potential proposers must be in the business of swimming pool management, swim instruction, and lifeguard staffing, with a minimum of three years of continuous experience. Interested vendors should review the local preference policy and buy American policy at www. ***. *. * inquiries regarding this RFP should be submitted in the question and answer tab. Bidders are prohibited from contacting any county employee regarding the request for bids during the request for bid period. Exceptions to the no contact rule include inquiries to the purchasing department, pre-bid conferences, and formal presentations to the evaluation committee. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids without cause. Failure to include a proper bid bond or other security, if required, or to file a written notice of protest will constitute a waiver of the right to protest. The county's purchasing policy can be viewed at the county website. A notice of intent to award or rejection of all bids will be posted on www. ***. *. *