ESBD_526173_1781196945814_RFI_802-26-79987_Marina Operations,Cooper State Park on Jim Chapman Lake.pdf

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Purchasing and Contracting C-1

4200 Smith School Road Austin, Texas 78744

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

RFI No. 802-26-79987

Marina Operations, Cooper State Park on Jim Chapman Lake

NIGP Class/Items: 959-50, 971-04

RFI Issue Date: June 11, 2026 Response Due Date: July 10, 2026; 2:00 PM CT

Purchaser: Kelly.Hamby@tpwd.texas.gov, CTCD 512-389-8336 stateparks.purchasing@tpwd.texas.gov

Note: This RFI is not a procurement opportunity; no contract will be developed in response to this RFI.

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Table of Contents

SECTION I – GENERAL INFORMATION AND STATEMENT OF WORK

1. INTRODUCTION

2. DISCLAIMER

3. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

4. TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT

5. SCOPE OF INTENT

6. GENERAL INFORMATION AND RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

ATTACHMENT 1 – MAP OF TPWD Cooper State Park

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SECTION I – GENERAL INFORMATION AND STATEMENT OF WORK

1. INTRODUCTION

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking ideas and information from Respondents who provide marina operations. The service location could potentially be at Jim Chapman Lake at Cooper State Park, located in Hopkins and Delta Counties, Texas.

See Attachment 1 – Map of TPWD Cooper State Park.

2. DISCLAIMER

The intent of this RFI is to obtain information. It is not a formal request for a proposal. There will be no award. If TPWD decides to acquire any services or goods based on the information submitted in response to this RFI, the appropriate procurement methods will be used. However, TPWD offers no assurance or guarantee that a solicitation for procurement will result from this RFI.

Responding to this RFI is not a condition for eligibility to respond to any subsequent solicitation. Responses to this RFI will not have any bearing, positive or negative, on the evaluation and Respondent selection resulting from any proposals that may be received in response to any subsequent solicitation. TPWD shall not be liable for any costs incurred by any potential Vendor in the preparation and submission of information in response to this RFI.

All information received by TPWD becomes TPWD’s property and will not be returned to the Respondent. There will be no acknowledgement by TPWD for receipt of the information. Acceptance of responses to this RFI places no obligation of any kind upon TPWD. Any information received from Respondents to the RFI, in any form may be used by TPWD without restriction, or prior notice, for any purpose determined by TPWD.

3. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

TPWD is exploring the potential for leased development and operation of a marina facility on Jim Chapman Lake at Cooper State Park. This initiative aims to deliver safe and accessible marina services to the boating public while safeguarding land and water resources through responsible development and operation practices. This potential marina would enhance and expand recreational boating experiences at Jim Chapman Lake by offering amenities such as wet mooring slips, dry storage, boat rentals, fishing guide services, ship store, fuel and restrooms.

Cooper State Park is comprised of two park units. The property is owned by the US Army Corps of Engineers and operated by TPWD. Doctors Creek Unit (on the north side of the lake) and South Sulphur Unit (on the south side of the lake) offer the public a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. Each park unit has a public boat ramp with restrooms. In addition to these park unit boat ramps, there is an additional boat ramp (Tira Boat Ramp / Parking Area) adjacent to the Cooper Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and closest to the dam structure (maintained by Cooper State Park) for Jim Chapman Lake. The Tira Boat Ramp and Parking Area have a restroom available with vault / composting toilets. Fiscal Year 2025 visitation for the Doctors Creek Unit was 43,774, while the South Sulphur Unit had 82,824 visitors.

Jim Chapman Lake is a 19,305-acre impoundment that provides water supply storage for the North Texas Municipal Water District, the Sulphur River Municipal Water District, and the City of Irving. The controlling authority for the lake and its dam is the US Army Corps of Engineers. Located in Hopkins and Delta Counties, Texas, this water supply storage exists in the conservation pool at 440.0-ft msl, and the maximum depth is 55-ft. The water intake structure is located on the South shore of the lake, which pulls anywhere from 2.0 million gallons per day of water in the winter months to 5.0 million gallons per day in the summer months. There are no existing marinas at this lake.

4. TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT

Responses to this RFI are subject to release under the Texas Public Information Act (PIA), Texas Government Code §§ 552.001-.376. If a Respondent considers any portion of its response to this RFI to be privileged or confidential, Respondent must clearly label the privileged or confidential information and identify the specific PIA exception that applies to disclosure. A blanket statement that the entire response is excepted from disclosure because the response contains some privileged or confidential information is not acceptable and shall make the entire response subject to release under the PIA.

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5. SCOPE OF INTENT

Respondent should provide a response, but is not limited to the following, to provide TPWD with necessary details for understanding and/or planning a marina at this Park.

5.1. Roadway(s): construction and/or expansion for improved access to the site that will ensure safe and efficient visitors’ entry and exit from the marina.

a. Any proposed development or improvement would need to comply with all local, state, and federal regulations as well as any Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) standards for public roadways.

5.2. Marina: development and/or installation of a full-service marina.

a. Marina would include but is not limited to docks, possible breakwater structure, dry storage, boat fuel, boat rentals, ship store, restrooms and boat sewage pump-out systems, fire suppression and utility connections.

b. All proposed developments would need to comply with all local, state and federal regulations as well as the National Fire Protection Code (NFPA) Section 303. All marina flotation would need to be encapsulated.

5.3. Development Schedule: provide an example schedule for project completion to achieve a fully operational marina at this Park.

5.4. Schedule Impacts: disclose any key variables or obstacles that could impact development schedule.

5.5. Capabilities or Features: provide a list of all services offered by your company that would or could be beneficial to a marina at this Park. If applicable, describe how your offerings may be better than other comparables in the marketplace for similar marinas.

5.6. Maintenance and/or repair: provide details to outline routine maintenance and known repairs for a marina of similar build and operation as what could be developed at this Park.

5.7. Management Approach: provide details to outline requirements for daily marina operations, tenant relations and internal support.

5.8. Maintenance & Security: provide a proposed plan for dock and grounds upkeep, landscaping and ensuring visitor safety.

5.9. Revenue Models: provide details to outline your company’s experience with slip allocation, winter storage and retail/concessions services.

5.10. Technology: provide details to outline what software, hardware, technical support, etc. is utilized for successful marina management, booking and billing.

6. GENERAL INFORMATION AND RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

All interested parties are encouraged to respond to this RFI. The descriptions presented in this RFI are tentative and may undergo change prior to actual release of any potential solicitation related to the scope of this RFI. It is not the intent of TPWD to provide a question-and-answer period. However, if additional information is issued relating to the RFI, it will be made available on the Electronic State Business (ESBD) website at https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd.

6.1. Schedule of Events

TPWD intends to proceed according to the following schedule. These dates represent a tentative schedule of events. TPWD reserves the right to change the dates in the schedule of events above upon written notification to prospective Respondents through a posting on the ESBD as an Addendum.

Event Date/Time

RFI Issue Date: June 11, 2026

RFI Responses Due: July 10, 2026; 2:00 PM CT

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6.2. Point of Contact Information

Kelly S. Hamby, Division Procurement Director, State Parks is the sole point of contact for this RFI.

Email address: stateparks.purchasing@tpwd.texas.gov

6.3. Response to Submission Instructions

a. Responses must be submitted to TPWD’s designated point of contact, as identified in Section 6.2. Verbal inquiries will not be accepted.

b. E-MAIL submittals are preferred for this RFI and can be sent to stateparks.purchasing@tpwd.texas.gov

c. Include the RFI number and due date in the subject line of email.

d. If hard copies are submitted, Respondents can send by one of the following methods:

U.S. Postal Service Overnight/Express Mail

Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept.

State Parks, Attn: Procurement Program

4200 Smith School Road

Austin, TX 78744

TPWD – Mail Room

Attn: State Parks Procurement Program

4200 Smith School Road

Austin, TX 78744

Hours – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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ATTACHMENT 1 – MAP OF COOPER STATE PARK

See page 7

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Cooper State Park-South Sulphur Unit Hopkins County A Division Of Texas Parks & Wildlife

This map product was generated from TPWD Geographic Information System (GIS).

It is intended for general informational purposes only and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes.

While the TPWD will regularly review, update, and expand this information, it may not be complete or may have been modified or changed since publication or latest update of this dataset.

TPWD specifically disclaims any and all warranties, representations, or endorsements, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, currency or suitability of the information or data depicted here.

Planning & Geospatial Resources

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