NIGP 95983: Touring Transportation, Marine

NIGP 95983 Touring Transportation, Marine is an Item code covering commercial water-based charter and tour operator permits and concession services that state and local governments license and manage at public parks, waterways, and recreation areas. State and local buyers under this code solicit permits and concession contracts for fishing charters, guided excursion tours, and outfitter services at designated public facilities, with operators required to meet vessel registration, USCG licensing, insurance, and operational reporting standards. Sarasota County and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources have both issued permits and concession solicitations under the code in the past four months. The issuing bodies are primarily county park and natural resources departments managing public waterfront and park assets.

Recent activity centers on Florida and Georgia. Sarasota County issued an IFB on July 17, 2026 for commercial water-based charter boat and tour operator permits across five designated park locations, awarding 60 permits total by highest annual bid with a minimum annual permit fee of $1,200 per permit and bids due August 18, 2026; permit holders must document two years of commercial water-based charter or guided tour experience, maintain USCG licensing and vessel registration, and carry marine liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources issued an RFQ on April 20, 2026 for a five-year concession contract for outfitter services at Smithgall Woods State Park but cancelled the procurement effective April 22, 2026 to redevelop requirements. The code sees minimal activity nationally; these two solicitations represent the primary recent opportunities.