FOX river park river tubing operation

Kenosha County, Wisconsin is issuing Request for Proposal #2614 for the operation of a commercial river tubing rental and shuttle service at Fox River Park, a seasonal recreational procurement requiring comprehensive management of guest check-in, shuttle transport, river launch, downstream float, take-out operations, and return transportation between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The selected vendor will be responsible for all operational aspects including staffing, safety oversight, traffic and parking management, equipment storage, and daily facility cleanup across designated operational zones including a boat launch (690 square feet), shuttle route (0.93 miles), public restrooms, river tubing storage (90 square feet), shuttle pick-up and drop-off area (760 square feet), and parking lot (720 square feet). Qualified vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of direct experience in tube rental and/or shuttle services and submit comprehensive proposals addressing company profile, staff qualifications, business operations plan, facility improvements, pricing and service offerings, financial proposals, and three reference accounts. The vendor must obtain all required licenses, permits, and insurance coverage including $1,000,000 general liability and $1,000,000 automobile liability with Kenosha County named as additional insured, and must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations and Wisconsin ethics requirements. Key deadlines include a pre-proposal conference on April 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Fox River Park South Parking Lot Area #3 in Burlington, Wisconsin; proposal submission deadline of May 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM; and estimated contract award date of May 29, 2026, with an initial five-year term and optional five-year renewal contingent on mutual agreement.

The RFP documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises or other protected classes, suggesting the procurement is open to all qualified vendors meeting the stated experience requirements. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is identified in the available documentation. The County will retain ownership of the premises and exclusive right to the storage facility, requiring the selected operator to integrate operations within the existing Fox River Park infrastructure and utilize the pre-established facility layout and amenities. The vendor shall remit 15% of total gross profit as a revenue cost share to Kenosha County with rent payments due on the first of each month; however, no specific overall contract value or budget range is disclosed in the RFP materials. Proposals must include an improvements cost proposal in a separate sealed envelope for any facility improvements that will become County property upon completion, enabling the County to benefit from vendor-funded infrastructure enhancements while maintaining full ownership and control of the operational site.