Mobile Food Service Concession - Odiorne State Park, Rye, NH

The New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, is seeking proposals for a mobile food service concession at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, located within Rockingham County. This Request for Proposals (RFP) aims to secure a vendor to operate a food service concessions truck within the park, with a primary goal of enhancing guest experience and generating revenue. The contract is for one year, starting May 15, 2025, with a potential one-year extension subject to Governor and Executive Council approval. Proposers must submit comprehensive details including menu offerings, operational infrastructure, management approach, financial commitment, experience, references, and health inspection records. Evaluation criteria will be weighted as follows: 40% financial commitment, 30% operating plan, and 30% experience and qualifications. The RFP was posted on March 10, 2025, with proposals due by March 21, 2025. Vendor interviews are scheduled for the week of March 24-28, with vendor selection expected on March 30, 2025. The selected concessionaire will have an exclusive location within the park, with access to power, and will be responsible for trash removal and maintaining a clean environment.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The park has demonstrated significant potential, with 91,568 visitors in 2024 and the previous food vendor grossing over $100,000 in revenue across two seasons. While no incumbent vendor is specifically named, the document suggests there is an existing food service track record at the location. The successful vendor will have access to park infrastructure, including electrical power, and must provide their own mobile food service vehicle. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the previous vendor's revenue suggests potential annual earnings between $50,000 and $100,000. Proposers will need to demonstrate financial capability, operational expertise, and a comprehensive understanding of providing food services in a state park environment. The contract represents an opportunity for a food service operator to establish a presence in a high-traffic state park location with potential for future contract renewals.