Loon Pond Lodge Lease & Management Agreement

The Town of Lakeville, Massachusetts is requesting proposals for a Lease & Event Management Agreement to operate the Loon Pond Lodge, a Town-owned facility at 28 Precinct Street on the grounds of the Ted Williams Camp, with sealed proposals due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The scope encompasses event management services, food service, and bartending for private events and functions held within the Lodge building, as well as limited Town events and functions. Proposers must demonstrate significant professional experience in event management, food service, and bartending operations.

The contract term is three years with an option to extend for an additional two years, subject to Town Meeting approval. The Town anticipates awarding the contract within 30 days of the proposal submission deadline, subject to Select Board approval.

Site visits were available by appointment only through August 20, 2026. Proposal documents became available August 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. from the Town Administrator's Office at 346 Bedford Street or from Emily Surette, Management Analyst, at (508) 946-8803 ext. 4 or esurette@lakevillema.org. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes with separate sealed envelopes for price and non-price proposals contained within a single outer envelope, marked "Management of Loon Pond Lodge - Proposal Submission." Proposals are to be opened immediately following the submission deadline. The Town reserves the right to reject all proposals, waive minor defects or irregularities, award contracts, or cancel the RFP if deemed in the Town's best interest. All proposals must comply with pertinent statutes and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and any issued contract will be substantially in the same form as included in the RFP documents.