Kenosha County Silver Lake Park Beach Kayak/Paddleboard Rental Operation

Kenosha County is seeking a qualified vendor to provide kayak and paddleboard rental operations at Silver Lake Park Beach, located at 27000 85th Street in Silver Lake, Wisconsin. The Request for Proposal (RFP) #2417 targets a vendor with a minimum of three years of equipment rental experience to implement a self-serve, digital rental service for the park's beach area. The selected contractor will be responsible for supplying all necessary equipment, including kayaks, paddleboards, and life jackets, and managing daily operations from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, with operating hours between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM. The procurement requires a comprehensive proposal that includes a company profile, staff qualifications, detailed business plan, equipment specifications, and references. Evaluation criteria will assess proposals based on revenue potential to the County (20 points), company profile (25 points), staff qualifications (15 points), business plan (25 points), and improvements/equipment/maintenance (15 points). A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for June 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Silver Lake Park Beach, with proposal submissions due by June 26, 2024, at 3:00 PM to the Kenosha County Purchasing Division.

The contract is structured as a five-year agreement with potential extension by mutual written agreement, and no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are mentioned. The County will provide free Wi-Fi, electric service, garbage removal, restroom cleaning, parking operations, and lifeguard services. Historical revenue data from 2023 shows 344 total rentals generating $4,255, with the County anticipating increased revenue potential through an efficient rental program. The contractor will be required to negotiate a revenue-sharing percentage of gross sales, to be paid monthly to Kenosha County. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), automobile liability ($1,000,000), excess/umbrella coverage ($1,000,000), and workers' compensation at statutory limits. While no specific budget range is provided, the contractor will be responsible for infrastructure installation, equipment maintenance, marketing, and minor repairs, with site improvements over $500 requiring prior written authorization from the Parks Director.