Notice of availability to lease - north fork recreation area , rough river lake
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- DACW27-8-25-347
- Agency
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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 soliciting proposals for a commercial recreation concession lease at the North Fork Recreation Area near Rough River Lake in Kentucky. The agency seeks an entrepreneur to develop and operate a comprehensive recreational facility on approximately 46 acres, with potential amenities including campgrounds (RV, cabins, primitive), general store, pool area, restroom facilities, playgrounds, trails, boat ramps, kayak rentals, and outdoor learning spaces. Qualified applicants must submit a $10,000 refundable application fee and pass an initial screening process that evaluates mandatory qualification requirements across three key categories: site development, financial capability, and operational experience. The evaluation will use a point system where applicants must score a minimum of 140 out of 200 possible points to advance to the next phase. Proposals are due by July 30, 2025, with a targeted lease award date of January 30, 2026, and interested parties can submit written questions to Kimberly Jones, Realty Specialist, at the Louisville district office.
The solicitation does not include any specific set-aside designations for small businesses or disadvantaged groups. The lease opportunity covers a recreation area with 81 reservable sites that generated $47,225 in sales during fiscal year 2024, with an existing infrastructure including 34 acres of mowable land and various utility systems. The proposed lease will utilize a Revised Graduated Rental System where rent will be calculated as a percentage of total gross receipts, ranging from 2.0% to 4.6% depending on annual revenue. The performance location is in Falls of Rough, Kentucky, with a lease term that will allow the selected concessionaire to develop and operate recreational facilities while providing quality public amenities. Potential lessees must comply with comprehensive federal regulations, including environmental protection requirements, accessibility standards, and specific guidelines for seasonal camping and site development.
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. Note: Marina or theme park style submissions will not be accepted.
Notice of Availability package and exhibits are attached to this soliciation.
*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: 1:00 p.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
PURPOSE
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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