California eProcure #P24CA024

50-Year Concession for Historic Event Space and Lodging at Blue Wing Inn, Sonoma State Historic Park

This opportunity invites proposals for a long-term concession to operate and restore a historic event space and lodging facility at the Blue Wing Inn within Sonoma State Historic Park. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Parks and Recreation, Partnerships Division - Scope of Work: - 50-year concession contract to develop, operate, and maintain a historic-style event space and lodging at the Blue Wing Inn - Minimum required capital investment of $5,000,000 for facility improvements, including ADA compliance and historic restoration to the 1849-1856 period - Ongoing operation, maintenance, and interpretive programming consistent with the site's historic character - Financial and Experience Requirements: - Guaranteed annual rent of $24,000 or 8% of gross receipts (whichever is greater) - 4% of gross receipts to a special account - $5,000 proposal bond and $24,000 performance bond required - Rent waiver for the first 4 years to support renovations - Proposers must have at least 5 years of relevant experience - Proposal Requirements: - Submission of detailed business, operational, facility, and interpretive plans - Compliance with all state regulations and contract terms - Mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site tour - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a concession services opportunity - Place of Performance: - Blue Wing Inn, 131 East Spain Street, Sonoma, CA 95476 (within Sonoma State Historic Park) - Presidio of Sonoma (Sonoma Barracks), 36 East Spain Street, Sonoma, CA 95476 - Contracting office: California Department of Parks and Recreation, Partnerships Division, 715 P Street, 13th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814

Description

This Request for Proposals (RFP) aims to award a 50-year concession contract for the operation of historic-style event space and lodging at the Blue Wing Inn located in Sonoma State Historic Park. The contract requires a minimum capital outlay of five million dollars and includes a guaranteed annual rent of $24,000 or 8% of gross receipts, whichever is greater. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and tour are scheduled for May 18, 2026, at the Presidio of Sonoma. Proposals must be submitted by September 15, 2026, to the California Department of Parks and Recreation in Sacramento.

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