RFB #050523 Paddle Boat Rentals, Barren River Lake SRP

This state and local contract opportunity is a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by the Barren River Area Development District (BRADD) for the rental of paddleboat equipment and services at the Barren River Lake State Resort Park in Anderson County, Kentucky. The RFB seeks bids for a 3-year contract term with two 1-year renewal options to provide and operate a minimum of 20 paddle boats, including both motorized and non-motorized vessels. Bidders must meet detailed specifications for the paddleboat equipment, including minimum requirements for boat capacity, engine size, and safety features, and provide pricing for daily, weekly, and seasonal rental rates, as well as any additional fees or charges. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on April 21, 2023, and bids are due by May 5, 2023. The contract is expected to be awarded on June 1, 2023, with the initial term running from June 15, 2023, to June 14, 2026.

There are no set-aside requirements for this opportunity, and the current incumbent contractor is not eligible to bid. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and funding will be provided through revenues generated by the paddleboat rental concession, with the successful bidder responsible for all operational costs. The RFB does not specify a budget range or estimated award value.