Sand Harbor Motorized Watersports Concession

The State of Nevada, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of State Parks is seeking proposals for an exclusive Motorized Boat Rental Concession at the Sand Harbor Management Area in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. The selected concessionaire will be responsible for operating and maintaining the motorized watercraft rental services for a four-year term anticipated to begin on June 8, 2021, subject to Board of Examiners approval. The concessionaire will be allowed to transport and launch motorized boats, excluding personal watercraft, during set daily half-hour launch windows, with all rentals required to be 4 to 8 hours long. The anticipated period of operation is expected to be from May 1 through October 15 each year. Proposals will be evaluated on demonstrated competence, experience with comparable engagements, conformance to the RFP terms, cost, and expertise and availability of key personnel, with a 5% preference given to Nevada-based businesses. The minimum bid for the revenue-generating concession lease is 10% of all annual gross receipts.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is not identified, and the available budget or potential award value is not disclosed. The successful concessionaire will be required to meet various operational, safety, and environmental requirements, including compliance with Tahoe Regional Planning Association regulations, annual watercraft inspections, and providing shuttle services.