Government Commercial Concession Lease - Notice of Availability - Stillhouse Hollow Lake, Texas

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District is soliciting competitive proposals for a Commercial Concession Lease at Stillhouse Hollow Lake in Bell County, Texas, covering 115 acres of land and water for marina and park operations. The procurement seeks to lease existing recreational facilities including volleyball courts, boat ramps, picnic sites, pavilions, restrooms, and parking areas to a qualified operator who will develop and manage recreational services for the public. Proposals will be evaluated based on diversity of recreational opportunities offered, applicant experience and background, financial capability, and credit/criminal background checks. The solicitation includes a pre-lease conference scheduled for September 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST at the Fort Worth District Office, with site inspections available through coordination with the Lake Manager. All sealed bids must be submitted by October 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with public opening occurring the same day at the Fritz G. Lanham Federal Building in Fort Worth, Texas.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified bidders. No incumbent contractors or current lease holders are identified in the solicitation documents. While specific award values are not disclosed, the rental structure will be calculated using the Revised Graduated Rental System (RGRS), with rates determined by gross receipts generated from operations. The lease term will be determined based on the winning proposal, with a potential maximum duration of 25 years and options to renew for an additional 25 years. Performance will take place at Stillhouse Hollow Lake in Belton, Texas, where the successful concessionaire will operate the 115-acre marina and recreational facility. Interested parties can obtain the complete solicitation documents through SAM.gov using keyword DACW63-9-25-0647 or by contacting the specified government representative.