RFP Item #26-243 Marina and Boat Storage Warehouse Operator

Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia's Recreation and Parks Department is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP Item #26-243) to procure a qualified Marina and Boat Storage Warehouse Operator to manage three facilities: Riverwalk Marina (67 boat slips), Riverfront Marina (5 parallel slips), and an associated warehouse accommodating 50+ boats. The operator must possess a minimum of five years' marina operation experience or equivalent facility management background, with demonstrated knowledge of retail convenience operations including food, beverage, and fuel sales. Key responsibilities include daily maintenance, dock repairs, marina store operations, gasoline sales, 24-hour emergency service capability, on-site resident management, boat ramp maintenance, parking area management, and restroom paper product replenishment. The City will provide utilities (electricity, gas, water, sewage, and WiFi) and maintain common area landscaping, while the operator assumes responsibility for telephone service and comprehensive facility maintenance. The mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Procurement Department (535 Telfair Street, Suite 605, Augusta, Georgia 30901), with a mandatory site visit to follow. Proposals are due by Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with public opening at the Procurement Department. The initial contract term is one year, with options for annual renewal for four additional one-year terms upon mutual consent, with operations commencing no later than July 1, 2026. Evaluation will be based on completeness of response (pass/fail), qualifications and experience (15 points), organization and approach (15 points), scope of services (25 points), financial stability (5 points), references (5 points), proximity to area (10 points), team presentation (10 points), Q&A responses (5 points), and revenue proposal (10 points), for a maximum total score of 500 points.

The Local Small Business Program preference has been waived due to insufficient certified vendors in the program, meaning there are no set-aside designations restricting respondent eligibility. No incumbent operator information has been disclosed in the RFP documentation. The operator must submit a revenue-based fee proposal indicating total annual compensation to Augusta for Years 1 through 5, with pricing subject to approval by the Augusta Commission; specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation. The operator is required to obtain all necessary petroleum vendor licenses, enroll in E-Verify for contracts exceeding $2,499, and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with a combined single limit of $1,000,000. The procurement does not identify any existing technology infrastructure requiring integration or legacy systems that the winning operator must accommodate.