Bolar Marina Prospectus
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12443925Q0050
- Agency
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Region 8 - Southern Region
Forest Service, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561210 Facilities Support Services
- Place of performance
- Warm Springs, Virginia 24484, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, specifically the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, is soliciting applications for a special use permit to operate and maintain the Bolar Flat Marina and Day Use Area on Lake Moomaw in Bath County, Virginia. The procurement seeks a qualified concessionaire to manage a marina facility that includes 37 boat slips, a 652 square foot store, boat ramp, dry storage area, picnic facilities, and a fishing pier. Applicants will be evaluated using a non-fixed weight method that prioritizes the proposed annual operating plan, business experience, financial resources, public fees, and government fee structure. The Forest Service will require comprehensive application documentation, including a business plan, financial resources evidence, and proposed operational strategies. Key deadlines include an on-site tour on April 1, 2025, with questions about the solicitation due by April 14, 2025, and the final proposal submission deadline of April 16, 2025.
The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 561210 for Facilities Support Services. The marina operation has generated an average annual gross revenue of $153,152 from 2017-2019, with a minimum annual fee to the government of $6,946.97. The special use permit will be issued for up to 5 years, with a potential 5-year extension, and will require a $75,000 bond and comprehensive insurance coverage. The facility is located in Warm Springs, Virginia, and operates primarily during the summer season from May 15 to September 15, with year-round boat ramp access. The total replacement value of government-furnished property is $4,741,770, and the concessionaire will be responsible for maintaining all facilities, providing visitor services, and adhering to strict environmental and accessibility standards.
Notice text
The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests is soliciting applications for a special use permit for the operation and maintenance of the Bolar Flat Marina, General Store, and Adjoining Day Use Area on Lake Moomaw in Bath County, Virginia. The recreation area includes a floating dock with slips for 37 boats (2 of which are ADA slips), 652 square feet store, 2,000 gallon gas tank and pump, double-lane boat ramp, dry storage lot for approximately 40 boats and recreational vehicles, group picnic shelter with restrooms that accommodates 50-60 people, 12-site picnic area with a restroom building, and a small fishing pier. Past annual revenues since 2017 have an average annual revenue of $153,152. Lake Moomaw encompasses 2,530 surface area and is surrounded by public land. A large Forest Service campground is nearby. Many campground visitors rely on the Bolar Flat boat ramp, store and gas sales to support their outdoor recreation activities. Prospective applicants are encouraged to participate in an on-site tour on April 1, 2025, Starting time of 10:30AM, with a bad weather backup date of April 3, 2025, starting time of 10:30AM . Please notify Kevin Kyle, District Ranger for the James River and Warm Springs Ranger Districts at kevin.kyle@usda.gov for questions and/or participating in the scheduled on-site tour.
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