Lake Tahoe Unified School District Planet bids #RFI# 2026-06-29

South Lake Tahoe Seeks Operator for Recreation Center with Major Renovation Requirements

The City of South Lake Tahoe, in partnership with El Dorado County, is seeking interested parties to operate and maintain the former Recreation Center for public recreational use. - Government Buyer: - City of South Lake Tahoe (lead agency) - El Dorado County (property owner) - Offices: City Manager's Office and County Chief Administrative Office - Facility Details: - 34,000 sq. ft. recreation center at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA, on a 56-acre parcel - Includes swimming pool, gymnasium, locker rooms, meeting rooms, kitchen, and offices - Facility must be used for public recreation; operator must cover all maintenance and capital improvement costs - Products/Services Requested: - Operation, maintenance, and capital improvements for the recreation center - Major renovations required: window and door replacement, interior painting, ball court flooring, building automation systems, hazardous materials abatement, structural and seismic repairs, roof replacement, mechanical system upgrades, ADA compliance, parking lot rehabilitation, fire suppression and alarm systems - Estimated annual operating costs: ~$606,900 - Estimated total capital improvements: $15.8 million - Notable Requirements: - Operator must fund all repairs, improvements, and ongoing operations - Must provide appropriate insurance and comply with all permitting and code requirements - Demolition of the center and return of the site to uncovered land required by 2037 unless a new lease is negotiated - Opportunity is open to all interested parties; no specific OEMs or vendors are named - Future Development (Master Plan): - New Multi-Generational Recreation and Aquatics Center planned as first phase - Additional amenities: campground renovations, civic center buildings, flexible event space, and potential ice arena expansion

Description

The City of South Lake Tahoe is seeking interested parties to use the former Recreation Center located at 1180 Rufas Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 for public recreational activities. The facility is 34,000 square feet and includes a swimming pool, locker rooms, gymnasium, multi-purpose rooms, meeting space, kitchen, and offices. Interested parties must be able to cover maintenance and capital improvement costs, with estimated monthly costs of approximately $50,575 (annual estimate of $606,900), which may vary based on use and infrastructure aging. The recreation center is on a 56-acre parcel owned by El Dorado County, with a ground lease requiring demolition of the center and returning the site to uncovered land by 2037; any use beyond 2037 would need a new lease.

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