Notice of availability to lease - cave creek recreation area , rough river lake
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- DACW27-8-25-345
- Agency
-
ENDIST Louisville
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 531190 Lessors of Other Real Estate Property
- Place of performance
- Falls of Rough, Kentucky 40119, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is seeking proposals for developing and operating a major commercial concession at Cave Creek Recreation Area near Rough River Lake in Kentucky. The solicitation invites entrepreneurs to lease approximately 90 acres and create a comprehensive recreational facility that may include RV camping, cabins, primitive camping, a general store, pool area, restroom facilities, playgrounds, trails, boat ramps, kayak rentals, and other amenities. Potential lessees must submit detailed applications by July 30, 2025, with a two-phase selection process that evaluates proposals based on site development plans, long-term management strategies, financial capability, and relevant business experience. The evaluation will use a point system requiring a minimum of 140 out of 200 points, with criteria covering master development plans, facility design, environmental integration, management qualifications, and financial documentation. Applicants must provide a $10,000 refundable application fee, a $100,000 Surety Bond, and pass initial qualification screenings including criminal background checks and purpose alignment.
The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and is open to qualified commercial operators. The lease opportunity encompasses 65 existing camping sites with potential for expansion and development, targeting a lease award by January 30, 2026. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the Sample Lease template indicates a rental structure based on a graduated percentage of gross receipts ranging from 2.0% to 4.6%. The recreation area will be operational for up to nine months per calendar year, with a mandatory three-month non-occupancy period. The place of performance is located in Falls of Rough, Kentucky 40119, offering a scenic lakeside environment with existing infrastructure including an entrance station, boat ramp, comfort stations, fishing pier, courtesy dock, and multiple parking areas. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers aims to provide quality recreational facilities at reasonable prices while allowing the selected operator an opportunity to generate a fair profit.
Notice text
This Notice of Availability to Lease is for the purpose of soliciting proposals for development and operation of a major commercial concession (campground and related facilities and services) in furtherance of the objective of the Government to provide quality facilities and services for recreation, at reasonable prices to meet public demand, and at the same time allowing entrepreneurs to make a fair profit. Proposals for development of the area may include, but are not limited to, camping (RV, Cabins, Primitive) general store, pool area, restroom and shower facilities, playgrounds, dog park, trails (including dog-friendly trails), café/eatery/snack bar facilities, day use area, picnic areas, picnic shelters, swimming area, multi-lane boat ramps, courtesy docks, kayak/canoe rentals, outdoor classroom facilities, learning activities, and other related activities.
Notice of Availability DACW27-8-25-345 and attachments are attached to this solicitation.
DEADLINE
*Applications shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and the information below must appear in the lower left corner of the sealed Lease Application envelope:
Sealed Proposal Application for Lease of Real Property
To be opened:
Time: 9:00 a.m. EST Date: July 30, 2025
Submit Applications to:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CELRL-REC (Jones) Room 137 600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Place Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Should you have questions regarding this notice, please submit your written questions to the above address or contact Kimberly Jones, RealtySpecialist at (502) 315-6988 or kimberly.s.jones@usace.army.mil.
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