Golf Course Management and Maintenance Services

The City of Modesto, California Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Department is requesting proposals for golf course management and maintenance services covering Creekside Golf Course, Dryden Park Golf Course, the Municipal Golf Course (Muni), and the First Tee Program Site, with proposals due September 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time and a mandatory pre-proposal teleconference on July 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

Proposers may bid on one or more of three components: Component A (Full-Service Management and Maintenance), Component B (Management and Operations Only), or Component C (Maintenance Only). All proposers must comply with California prevailing wage requirements and maintain registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations for public work. Proposers must obtain a City of Modesto Business License prior to contract commencement if not already held.

The RFP specifies minimum performance standards: 98% course playability annually, 85% acceptable turf quality rating, 95% irrigation system operational effectiveness, and average round times not exceeding 4:15–4:30. Components A and C include maintenance of Muni as passive parkland and the First Tee Program Site, with bunker sand replacement billed separately as an extra cost.

Proposers must submit detailed pricing schedules identifying one of three financial models: City Revenue Model, Lease/Concession Model, or Hybrid Model. All costs including labor, materials, equipment, tools, fuel, licenses, bonds, insurance, and profit margin must be included in pricing. Proposers must submit five-year financial pro formas.

Evaluation uses a 100-point scale: References (10%), Background of Firm (10%), Detailed Business Plan (20%), Qualifications and Certifications of Personnel (20%), Proposed Equipment (20%), and Cost (20%). Questions are due August 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The anticipated contract award date is November 2026, with a contract start date of January 1, 2027. Addendum #1 was issued July 14, 2026. Proposals cannot be withdrawn for 120 days after opening.