Opportunity
University Of Central Arkansas Uark #IFB No. 06022026
Multi-Year Parking Management Services for Garvan Woodland Gardens Events
Posted
June 03, 2026
Respond By
June 25, 0026
Identifier
IFB No. 06022026
NAICS
812930
The University of Arkansas is seeking a vendor to provide multi-year parking management services for major events at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, AR. - Buyer: University of Arkansas, Garvan Woodland Gardens, Office of Business Affairs - Scope: Parking management for large-scale events, specifically the Holiday Lights Display and Tulip Extravaganza - Services include providing parking lot attendants, supervisors, and electric golf carts or side-by-sides - For Holiday Lights Display 2026: - 1,722 hours of parking lot attendant services - 234 hours of supervisor services - 234 hours of electric golf cart or side-by-side usage - Staffing levels: 11 attendants + 1 supervisor (peak nights), 6 attendants + 1 supervisor (non-peak), 3 attendants + 1 supervisor (community nights) - For Tulip Extravaganza 2027: - 360 hours of parking lot attendant services - 72 hours of supervisor services - 72 hours of electric golf cart or side-by-side usage - Staffing: 5 attendants + 1 supervisor - Requirements: - Contractor must provide training, equipment, and maintain logs for invoicing - Accountability, proactive communication, and partnership with the university are emphasized - Contract may be renewed for up to six additional years (total of seven years) - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned - Place of performance: Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913
Description
The University of Arkansas Fayetteville (UAF) is soliciting bids for multi-year parking management services at Garvan Woodland Gardens. The services will begin with the Holiday Lights Display 2026 and the Tulip Extravaganza 2027 events, as well as other events as needed and agreed upon. The scope includes providing parking management services to accommodate large visitor events, ensuring accountability, and fostering a long-term partnership with proactive communication. The solicitation includes standard terms and conditions and requires signed bid sheets.