White Clay Creek State Park Recreational Properties

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Parks and Recreation, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for the White Clay Creek State Park Recreational Properties located in New Castle County. The procurement seeks vendor information for managing and developing four historic properties: the Lamborn Estate, Kranz Farm, Krapf House, and Niven House, which range from 11 to 107 acres and include historic buildings eligible for National Register of Historic Places listing. Potential uses for these properties include bed and breakfast operations, glamping, camping cabins, special events, recreation-based businesses, corporate retreats, and training facilities. Vendors must be prepared to obtain necessary permits, complete interior refurbishments following historical standards, cover utility costs, provide maintenance, and secure comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability ($1M per occurrence/$3M aggregate), product liability, and potentially automotive and worker's compensation insurance. Key dates for this RFI include a site visit on August 1, 2019, vendor questions due by August 8, 2019, answers posted by August 22, 2019, and final RFI responses due by September 19, 2019 at 1:00 PM local time.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly outlined in the procurement documents. The RFI emphasizes that responses will not directly result in a contract award but may inform a future Request for Proposal process. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified, and no specific award values or budget ranges were provided. The Division of Parks and Recreation's mission focuses on providing safe recreational opportunities, responsible land stewardship, and resource-based educational services for Delaware residents and visitors. The properties offer significant potential for development, with the Lamborn Estate featuring a 6,100 sq ft main house and 18 outbuildings, the Krapf House comprising 7,500 sq ft with a tenant house, the Kranz Farm including a 4,000 sq ft farmhouse and bank barn on 107 acres, and the Niven House presenting a 2,100 sq ft structure with several outbuildings. Interested vendors are encouraged to propose comprehensive plans that align with the park's mission and leverage the unique characteristics of these historic properties.