The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, is soliciting proposals for a qualified entity to obtain a concession contract to operate and manage the Matanuska Lake State Recreation Area. The Matanuska Recreation Area is located near Palmer, Alaska.
In order for offers to be considered responsive offerors must meet these minimum prior experience requirements: - MINIMUM REQUIREMENT 1: Previous experience operating small businesses, campgrounds, or similar outdoor recreation facilities whether public or private.
- MINIMUM REQUIREMENT 2: Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of Alaska State Park campgrounds.
- MINIMUM REQUIREMENT 3:Demonstrated capacity (financial and staff capacity) to operate at a remote location.
The Contractor shall be responsible for park management, including janitorial and facility maintenance and repairs, resource protection, public services, site supervision, and fee collection.In return for operating and maintaining the park, the Contractor will be allowed to collect fees for:
Matanuska Lake State Recreation Area - overnight camping, daily parking, and firewood
The State is willing to consider other revenue enhancing services proposed by the offeror that are recreation-related and benefit the public’s use and enjoyment of the park. All services to be provided must be identified in the offeror’s proposal.
ADA: The State of Alaska complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a bid should contact the DNR Procurement Section via; email to shawn.olsen@alaska.gov; telephone at 907-269-8687; or TDD at 907-269-8411 not later than 10 calendar days prior to the bid closing date to make necessary arrangements.
Important Notice: If you receive this solicitation from the State's Online Public Notice website you must register with the DNR Procurement Section to receive subsequent amendments. Registration must be in writing and may be made via email to shawn.olsen@alaska.gov. Failure to register with the DNR Procurement Section may result in rejection of your offer.