Kayak tours-huntington beach state park

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is soliciting proposals for guided kayak tour services at Huntington Beach State Park near Murrells Inlet. The contract requires a vendor to conduct guided kayak tours for up to 20 participants in the park's creeks and salt marsh, with a minimum of one tour per week from March 1st through October 31st. Vendors must provide all necessary equipment including single and tandem kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices, safety equipment, and first aid supplies. All guides are required to hold Red Cross certifications in CPR, first aid, and rescue training, with a mandatory guide-to-kayak ratio of one guide per six kayaks. The proposal evaluation will be based on three key criteria: plan of action (40% weight), qualifications and experience of staff (35% weight), and price proposal (25% weight). Proposal submissions are due by April 14, 2022, at 3:00 PM, with questions accepted until April 1, 2022, at 5:00 PM. The initial contract term is one year, with options for up to four additional one-year renewal periods, potentially extending through May 23, 2027.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must register with the South Carolina procurement system to submit a proposal and provide three references for similar services. The maximum allowable participant fee is $40.00 per person, with a minimum return of $7.00 per participant to SCPRT. This is structured as a revenue contract where the vendor retains fees above the minimum return. Vendors are required to maintain comprehensive liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence for commercial general liability and auto liability coverage, as well as statutory workers' compensation coverage. SCPRT will provide one trained park staff member to accompany each tour to assist with natural and cultural information, help recruit participants, and ensure liability waivers are signed. While no specific contract value is listed, the revenue-sharing model suggests potential earnings will depend on the number of tours and participants conducted throughout the season.