P24CA021 RFP San Clemente SB - Calafia | Restaurant and Catering Services

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is issuing Request for Proposals (RFP) P24CA021 to award a 20-year concession contract for restaurant and catering services at San Clemente State Beach. This procurement seeks qualified vendors to operate a full-service food facility, with the primary objective of providing dining and catering services to beach visitors and event attendees while generating revenue through the concession agreement. The RFP was posted on February 23, 2026, with a proposal due date of July 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Key deadlines include an optional pre-proposal meeting scheduled for March 19, 2026, at noon at the San Clemente State Beach District Office (3030 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, CA 92672), and a written questions deadline of 5:00 PM on April 16, 2026. All written inquiries and letters of intent to bid must be submitted via email to Jakob.Crawford@parks.ca.gov. Proposals must be delivered in person or by mail to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, 715 P Street, 13th floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. The state will provide all questions, answers, and RFP addenda compiled in writing on the project website and www.parks.ca.gov/concessions, ensuring equitable information distribution to all prospective bidders.

The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent vendor information, or specific budget ranges based on the available materials. Interested vendors should download the complete RFP package and sample contract by creating an account on the procurement website and clicking the VIEW EVENT PACKAGE button to access detailed specifications, evaluation criteria, qualification requirements, insurance and bonding obligations, and financial terms associated with the 20-year concession award. The RFP materials will clarify whether minority-owned, women-owned, or other classified business enterprises receive preference consideration and will detail any existing infrastructure, equipment, or operational standards that successful bidders must maintain or integrate into their operations at the San Clemente State Beach facility.