Attachment C Paddlecraft Rental Location Specification Sheet Summary

This specification sheet, issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), State Parks and Public Outreach Division, details location requirements for non-motorized paddlecraft rental operations at seven state park facilities: Burr Pond State Park, Hopeville Pond State Park, Indian Well State Park, Lake Waramaug State Park, Mount Tom State Park, Pattaconk Lake/Reservoir Recreation Area, and Squantz Pond State Park. The RFP solicitation opened January 29, 2026, at 2:45 PM EST with a proposal deadline of February 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. A vendor question and answer period runs from January 30, 2026, through February 17, 2026, at 11:44 PM EST, with inquiries directed to Tenia Seay at DEEP.parksdivisionRFP@ct.gov. The document serves as supporting documentation alongside Attachment B (Non-Motorized Boat Rentals specifications) and Attachment D (Cover Sheet Form), providing specific location and operational requirements for on-site rental services of canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards to visiting public. The RFP does not specify contract term options, renewal conditions, or award dates in available documentation.

The solicitation contains no identified set-asides, restrictions on vendor eligibility, or incumbent operators, indicating this is either a new service offering or open for new competitive bidding. No estimated total contract value, specific pricing terms, payment structures, or funding source information is provided in the available documentation. Vendors are required to review complete solicitation documents and all specification sheets for detailed requirements and evaluation criteria. Interested parties should direct technical or administrative questions to the designated DEEP contact during the established Q&A period prior to the February 17, 2026, deadline.