Concession Operation, Lake Ozark State Park Marina

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is soliciting competitive, sealed bid proposals for the exclusive concession operation of the Lake Ozark State Park Marina located in Camden County, Osage Beach, Missouri. The procurement seeks a vendor to develop, maintain, and operate a comprehensive marina resort with multiple service components, including boat slips, boat launch fee collection, provisions store, gas dock, pump-out service, boat and personal watercraft rentals, limited food service, and long-term parking fee collections. Vendors must complete and submit multiple exhibits (Exhibits A through L) demonstrating their qualifications, which include detailed documentation on current/prior experience, expertise of key personnel, financial statements, method of performance, and anticipated sources of startup capital. The solicitation period runs from November 17, 2020 to December 23, 2020, with key dates including a non-mandatory facility tour on December 1, 2020 at 10:00 AM CST (starting at Grand Glaize Beach Marina and covering Public Beach 1 Marina and the Campground Store) and a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference on December 2, 2020 at 1:00 PM CST. Vendors are required to submit their proposals either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copies to the designated contact, Christopher Birdsong.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure requirements or technology integration. The solicitation does not disclose a specific award value, budget range, or contract term length. Interested vendors must independently assess the financial viability and potential revenue of the marina operation based on the provided attachments, which include facility diagrams, maintenance guidelines, and prior year revenue reports. While the exact financial expectations are not predetermined, vendors will be expected to demonstrate financial capability, operational expertise, and a comprehensive understanding of marina management through their submitted exhibits and proposal materials.