Notice of availability to lease - pikes ridge recreation area, green river lake
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- DACW27-8-25-349
- 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
- Campbellsville, Kentucky 42718, 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 a commercial concession lease to develop and operate recreational facilities at the Pikes Ridge Recreation Area near Green River Lake in Kentucky. The solicitation aims to provide quality public recreation services while allowing entrepreneurs to generate a fair profit through a comprehensive campground development. Proposed amenities may include RV and primitive camping, cabins, general store, pool area, restroom facilities, playgrounds, dog park, trails, cafe, picnic areas, swimming area, courtesy docks, kayak/canoe rentals, and outdoor classroom facilities. Applicants will be evaluated using a two-phase selection process with a point system that assesses site development plans, financial capability, and operational experience, requiring a minimum score of 140 out of 200 points. The proposal submission deadline is July 29, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. EST, with applications to be submitted to the Corps of Engineers in Louisville, Kentucky.
The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and covers approximately 160 acres of land at Green River Lake. There are no incumbent contractors mentioned in the documents. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the solicitation requires a $10,000 refundable application fee and a $100,000 surety bond, with potential annual revenues calculated using a graduated rental system based on gross receipts. The lease term and development timeline are not precisely defined, but the selection process includes provisions for a five-year development plan. The place of performance is Campbellsville, Kentucky, with the specific location being 25 Pikes Ridge Road in Columbia, Kentucky. Interested parties must demonstrate financial capability, pass background checks, and comply with federal environmental and historic preservation regulations to be considered for the lease opportunity.
Notice text
This Notice of Availability (NOA) 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, 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 solicitation.
DEADLINE: Application 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 29, 2025
Submit applications to:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CELRL-REC (NORALS) Room 137 600 Martin Luther King Jr. Pl Louisville, KY 40202- 2239
Should you have questions regarding this notice please submit your written questions to the above address or contact Niikorley Norals (615) 736-7881 or niikorley.j.norals2@usace.army.mil.
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