DCR 2022 400 Ice Skating Rink Operation, Management and Maintenance at Multiple Rinks

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the operation, management, and maintenance of two state-owned ice skating rinks - the Henry Graf Jr. Memorial Rink in Newburyport, MA and the Allied Veterans Skating Rink in Everett, MA. The successful proposer will be granted a 10-year license to provide organized, efficient, safe, clean, and professionally staffed public rink operations. Proposers must submit qualifications, operational plans, and detailed financial information by the due date of August 15, 2022. The RFP requires a minimum annual fee of $15,000 per rink, with the proposer responsible for all non-structural repairs, utility expenses, and code compliance. Proposers will be evaluated on their compensation offer, description of entity and experience, operational plans, and financial information. DCR may conduct interviews with top-scoring proposers before making a final award decision.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not list a budget range or potential award values.