Placid/Salmon Concessionaire

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is soliciting bids through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered FWP-IFB-2018-0002 for a concessionaire to provide services at Placid Lake and Salmon Lake State Park in Seeley Lake, Montana. The procurement seeks a vendor to offer non-motorized watercraft rental and sale, including watercraft accessories and supplies for water-based recreational activities. The contract period will commence on June 1st and run through Labor Day, with operational hours from 8:00 a.m. until dusk. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including company contact information, a proposed business plan, qualifications demonstrating experience in rental business administration, three professional references, and a detailed proposed rental list. Evaluation criteria include the vendor's ability to provide a percentage payback to FWP for sales/services exceeding $10,000, with a minimum required percentage of 5%. The bid was opened on 3/19/2018 and is set to close on 4/12/2018, utilizing commodity codes 4201 and 4203 for recreational equipment and services.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned in the provided documentation, the bid requires vendors to demonstrate substantial experience in recreational rental operations. The document does not specify a precise budget range or award value, though the percentage payback mechanism suggests potential revenue sharing between the selected concessionaire and FWP. The contract opportunity is geographically limited to Missoula County and specifically targets the Seeley Lake area, with a focus on providing recreational watercraft services during the summer season. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate comprehensive operational capabilities, including equipment management, customer service, and compliance with state park regulations.