RFP_Tabulation_-_Names_Only.pdf

The RFP Tabulation Sheet is a Brevard County Purchasing Services document for Non-Motorized Eco Tours - Restricted Use Permits (RFP-4-25-04), which details five contractors submitting proposals for eco-tour concessions at Manatee Cove Park and Kelly Park East in Merritt Island, Florida. The Request for Proposal seeks vendors to operate seven-day-a-week guided eco-tours using non-motorized watercraft like kayaks, canoes, and standup paddleboards, with specific equipment limitations (20 watercraft at Manatee Cove Park, 30 at Kelly Park East). The proposal submission deadline was April 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with a contract term of two years and potential extensions up to five years.

The contractors submitting proposals include A Day Away Adventure LLC (Titusville), Brady-Yaks Tours and Rentals LLC (Cape Canaveral), BK Adventure LLC (Titusville), Calypso Kayaking LLC (Cocoa), and Sunny Nights Kayak Tours (Casselberry). The evaluation will use a 100-point system considering experience, service approach, equipment quality, and proposed annual fees, with a minimum annual user fee of $3,600 per location. Contractors must meet strict requirements including employee background screenings, $1,000,000 liability insurance, patron waivers, and compliance with environmental guidelines. The county reserves the right to award contracts to multiple providers, with each location limited to two unique contractors, focusing on guided eco-tours exclusively.