46-DNCR-24-1986 RFP Hang Gliding and KIte Flying School for Jockey's Ridge State Park

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for a Hang Gliding and Kite Flying School at Jockey's Ridge State Park in Dare County. The Department seeks a qualified vendor to provide hang gliding and kite flying instruction services at the park for a 3-year contract term with two 1-year renewal options. The selected vendor will be required to pay a license fee to the Department, structured as a percentage of gross revenues ranging from 12% to 16.5% depending on revenue thresholds. The vendor must demonstrate financial stability, a minimum of 5 years of experience providing hang gliding instruction, and the ability to staff and equip the operation to support at least 8,000 lessons annually. The Department is seeking to select a qualified vendor that can operate a profitable concession, provide quality services to the public, and maximize revenue to the park. Proposals are due on June 4, 2024, and a mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 21, 2024.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, the Department is seeking to select a vendor that can demonstrate financial stability and the ability to successfully operate the hang gliding and kite flying school. The RFP does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify a budget range for the contract.