NAT26001-SELF-SERV-pr.pdf

This is a Bid Register document for the State of Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Parks and Recreation, soliciting qualified vendors to implement and operate self-service watersport rental kiosks at designated state parks. The procurement requires vendors to provide non-motorized watersport rental equipment including kayaks, paddleboards, paddles, personal flotation devices, and PCI-compliant remote payment processing systems capable of operating unattended during park hours. The bid opening was scheduled for February 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at 89 Kings Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901. Four companies submitted bids: FloodStone LLC dba Kayak Kiosk, Rent.Fun LLC, Whenever Watersports LLC, and Buoy Water Club. The initial contract term runs from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028, with an optional two-year renewal period. Written questions from bidders were due by January 14, 2026, with responses posted by January 23, 2026.

Vendors are responsible for all operational expenses including equipment, installation, maintenance, utilities, permits, and licenses, with financial compensation structured as a negotiated percentage of gross receipts submitted monthly with Excel-formatted usage reports and annual certified public accountant-reviewed financial statements. Vendors must maintain a minimum of $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability insurance per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate. Liquidated damages provisions include penalties of $50–$150 for schedule non-compliance, $250 for operational failures exceeding 5% monthly downtime, and $150–$250 per week for late payment or reporting submissions. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned. The State retains significant contract flexibility, including the right to add or remove kiosk locations, approve pricing, conduct inspections, and terminate with 30–60 days' notice.