9-Hole Municipal Golf Course & Restaurant Club House Operations and Management
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2139864
- State
- New York
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Erica Hedden townclerk@townofschroonny.gov
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Town of Schroon is requesting proposals for lease, operation, management, maintenance, and improvement of its 9-hole municipal golf course and clubhouse at 36 Club House Drive, Schroon Lake, New York, with proposals due December 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT.
The lease term runs a minimum of five to ten years at the proposer's discretion, with two optional five-year renewals, contingent on meeting mutually agreed annual financial and performance metrics. The scope encompasses daily golf course operations to agronomic standards, clubhouse and pro shop management with online reservation systems, on-site food and beverage operations with state and local licensing, staffing and labor compliance, marketing and web/social media presence, and submission of a detailed 36-month Capital Improvement Plan. Proposers may optionally manage the on-property winter rope tow ski and sledding hill facility. Required insurance includes $1 million per occurrence / $3 million aggregate Commercial General Liability, $1 million minimum Umbrella Liability, and statutory Workers' Compensation, with the Town as additional insured. Vendors must complete a New York General Municipal Law vendor responsibility questionnaire, certification of Iran Divestment Act compliance, and notarized non-collusive bidding certification.
The financial structure is Triple-Net, requiring a fixed annual base rent guarantee regardless of operating performance, with the selected company assuming 100% responsibility for operational costs, utilities, maintenance, staffing, insurance, and equipment replacement. The facility currently generates approximately $145,000 in annual gross revenue and operates at a $20,000 annual loss. The Town provides golf carts (20-unit lease at $16,200 annually through December 2030), maintenance equipment, pro shop fixtures, and kitchen appliances in as-is condition.
Evaluation is weighted 50% financial proposal, 30% operational approach and Capital Improvement Plan, 30% relevant experience, and 10% references. Mandatory site tours occur the week of November 2–6, 2026. Written questions are due October 30, 2026. Contract award and negotiation commence February 1, 2027, with a March 1, 2027 contract start date.
Opportunity text
The Town of Schroon seeks a qualified management company to lease,operate, manage, maintain and improve its municipal 9-hole golf course. The Townbelieves that the Town of Schroon Municipal Golf Course is a unique but underusedpublic, recreational asset that has untapped potential when fully managed by aprofessional, industry experienced, creative and community-oriented managementcompany that is willing to invest in the future and share the reward. The selected management company will handle daily business functions as well as providea Capital Improvement Plan to enhance the facility, consistent with the objectives of thisRFP: Course Maintenance, Clubhouse & Pro Shop management, Food and Beverage Operations, Community and Business Discounts and partnerships, Staffing, Advertising and Marketing, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) with additioanl optional service proposals. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: none
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFP Town of Schroon Municipal Golf Course and Restaurant 101326 FINAL.pdf |
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