P25CA008 RFP Historic-style Specialty Retail
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 0000040067
- State
- California
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- UNSPSC code
- Point of contact
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- Megan Boisvert megan.boisvert@parks.ca.gov (916) 657-1856
Opportunity details come from caleprocure.ca.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The California Department of Parks and Recreation is requesting proposals for a 10-year concession contract to operate historic-style specialty retail at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (OTSDSHP) located at 2637 San Diego Avenue, with proposals due October 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a pre-proposal meeting on September 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM.
The concessionaire will develop and operate a 3,200-square-foot retail facility with a 7,500-square-foot patio, offering products reflecting the 1821–1872 historical period without duplicating existing park retail operations. The facility must operate seven days per week, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in winter and 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM in summer/fall. Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant experience in similar retail operations and provide comprehensive operational, facility, and interpretive plans. Financial capacity requires evidence of ability to access a minimum of $50,000 in capital improvements and a FICO credit score of 660 or higher.
The concessionaire must invest a minimum of $50,000 in facility improvements by the end of year three, including roofing, drainage, fencing, electrical, plumbing, ADA compliance, and health and fire marshal requirement upgrades. Rent is structured at 8% of gross receipts for the first three years, then the greater of $50,000 annually or 8% of gross receipts, with a 2% monthly Facility Maintenance Improvement Account deposit required. A $500 proposal bond is due at submission; a performance bond equal to one year's minimum annual rent is due at execution. The incumbent concessionaire reported gross receipts of $1.925931 million in fiscal year 2024/2025. The park attracts 3 to 4 million visitors annually.
Proposals are evaluated on RFP compliance, financing capacity and creditworthiness, incumbent preference, small business preference, relevant experience, operational plan quality, facility plan quality, interpretive plan quality, and rental offer, with a maximum score of 100 points. Letters of Intent to Bid and written questions are due by 5:00 PM on September 15, 2026, directed to Megan.Boisvert@parks.ca.gov. Proposals must include one original and two copies plus an electronic version on USB.
Opportunity text
The goal of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to award a 10-year concession contract to operate historic-style specialty retail at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (OTSDSHP). Pre-proposal Meeting (Optional): September 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Colorado House, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, 2733 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA 92110. Instructions to Download the RFP: Prospective bidders may obtain the RFP, Sample Contract, and DPR398 by downloading them from the Cal eProcure website by clicking on VIEW EVENT PACKAGE button. To receive updates to this RFP you must create an account before downloading the documents. Letters of Intent and Questions: Letters of Intent are required in order to submit a proposal. Letters of Intent to Bid and Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing and received no later than 5:00 PM on September 15, 2026. To ensure fair competition, all proposers will receive the same information and materials; no telephone or personal inquiries about this RFP will be answered. Questions will be submitted in writing to the State by email to Megan.Boisvert@parks.ca.gov Deadline for Proposal Submission: Proposals must be delivered in person or by mail no later than 2:00 PM on October 14, 2026, at the California Department of Parks and Recreation, 715 P Street, 13th floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. A written compilation of all questions and answers, and any RFP addenda, will be posted on the Cal eProcure website.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sample_Contract_P25CA008_2637_San_Diego_Ave.pdf | ||
| RFP_P25CA008_2637_San_Diego_Ave.pdf | ||
| DPR_398_Concession_Proposal_260806.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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