25 Mile Creek Camp Store-Gas Dock Concession

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is soliciting proposals for a concession operation at Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park near Lake Chelan, Washington. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to manage a 1,300-square-foot retail facility that includes approximately 700 square feet of retail space, offering grocery items, camping necessities, convenience goods, and beer and wine sales. The successful bidder will also operate a gasoline dock with 40 feet of dock space. Vendors must possess a minimum of five years of retail operations experience and maintain daily operations from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM during the peak season (Memorial Day through Labor Day). A virtual prebid conference is scheduled for January 6, 2026, at 10:30 AM PST, with an RSVP deadline of January 2, 2026. Proposal submissions are due electronically by January 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST. The evaluation criteria include up to 20 points for the business plan, 20 points for demonstrated experience, and 10 points for financial return, with potential additional procurement preference points for Washington-certified small businesses or veteran-owned businesses.

The procurement offers a five-year initial contract term with potential extension for an additional five years, commencing May 15, 2026. Bidders are encouraged to be Washington-certified small businesses or veteran-owned businesses, which can earn up to 10 additional preference points in the evaluation scoring. The vendor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment, including display furniture, refrigeration, and patio furniture, as well as managing utilities and obtaining proper licensing for gasoline sales. Insurance requirements include maintaining commercial general liability coverage with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. Vendors must submit pricing as a percentage of camp store or gasoline gross sales, with Washington State leasehold excise tax applied additionally. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract requires electronic submission through BidBox@parks.wa.gov and registration with Washington's Electronic Business Solutions (WEBS) system. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the concession agreement allows for flexible fee structures, including flat annual amounts, percentage of gross revenue, or a hybrid approach with potential annual adjustments.