Trail Ride Concession Operation, Lake Ozark Stables, Brumley, MO

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Trail Ride Concession Operation at Lake Ozark Stables in Brumley, Marion County, Missouri. The solicitation seeks a vendor to operate and maintain trail ride concession services at the state park facility from the date of award through December 31, 2019. Bidders must submit two line items: a fixed annual fee for the Lake of the Ozark State Park Stables Operation and a fixed rate for a Maintenance Resource Account (MRA). The bid requires comprehensive documentation including vendor information, financial statements, prior experience, key personnel qualifications, method of performance, and anticipated sources of startup capital. A non-mandatory facility tour is scheduled for April 25, 2019, at 10:00 AM CDT, with vendors required to contact the buyer by April 24, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT to participate. Bid responses are due by May 9, 2019, at 2:00 PM CDT, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the highest fixed annual fee.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor is mentioned, and there are no apparent limitations based on business size, type, or minority status. The payment structure requires the successful bidder to pay the fixed annual fee in two equal installments, with the first payment due by June 1st and the second by August 1st. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the bid package includes prior year revenue information as an attachment, which could provide insight into potential earnings. The extensive documentation requirements, including exhibits (A-K) and attachments (1-5 and 7), suggest a comprehensive approach to evaluating vendor capabilities for managing the trail ride concession operation at the Lake Ozark Stables.