RFP 004-26 Beach Access #2 & #4 Concession Services

Onslow County, North Carolina is issuing Request for Proposal 004-26 to procure concession services at two beach access locations in North Topsail Beach: Beach Access #2 at 2950 Island Drive and Beach Access #4 at 484 New River Inlet Road. The successful vendor(s) will be responsible for providing food, beverages, supplies, equipment, management, and labor for daily beach concession operations during the 2026 operating season, with mandatory operations running from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and optional extension from May 1 through September 30, 2026. Minimum operating hours are established at 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily. Bidders may submit proposals for both locations combined or for individual locations separately. The contractor must develop an approved menu and price list offering snacks, beverages, sandwiches, and novelty items such as sunglasses and suntan lotion, with all food served in Styrofoam, plastic, or paper containers; glass containers and vending machines are prohibited. Required qualifications include securing general liability insurance of not less than $100,000, workers' compensation insurance as required by law, and all necessary permits and licenses. The contractor assumes responsibility for all operating costs including utilities and equipment acquisition and maintenance. Proposals must be submitted in writing by April 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM to the Onslow County Purchasing Department, Attn: Christina Russell, 234 NW Corridor Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28540. Questions must be submitted via email to PurchasingBids@onslowcountync.gov no later than March 31, 2026, at noon. Site visits may be scheduled by contacting Parks Superintendent Doug Jones at 910-937-1325.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are detailed in the procurement documents. Compensation is structured as a lump sum payment to Onslow County for concession rights, with 50 percent due by May 13, 2026, and the remaining 50 percent due by June 17, 2026. Additionally, the contractor must pay a flat rate of $50.00 per month per beach access location for water usage, payable in advance by the first day of each month during the operating season. The contract term covers the 2026 operating season with the possibility of extension for two additional one-year periods under the same terms and conditions with mutual written agreement. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the RFP documentation.