Sarasota County Opengov #262874FB

Sarasota County Commercial Charter Boat and Tour Operator Permit Program

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources is launching a pilot program to permit commercial water-based charter boat and tour operators at select county parks and water access points. - Government Buyer: - Sarasota County, Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources (PRNR) - Program Overview: - Permits available for businesses to offer recreational fishing trips, sightseeing tours, and dive trips - Operations allowed from designated county-owned parks and boat ramps in North and South County Zones - Site-specific procedures for locations such as Nora Patterson Bay Island Park, Turtle Beach Park, Indian Mound Park, Marina Park and Boat Ramp Venice, and Nokomis Beach Public Boat Ramp - Key Requirements: - Strict limits on number of permits per location, per zone, and per company - Operators must comply with safety, environmental, and operational guidelines - Mandatory customer safety briefings, employee lists, accident reporting, and eco-tourism standards - Vessels must display permit medallions - Site-specific restrictions on use of amenities and operational hours - No OEMs or specific commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified charter boat and tour operators - Permits awarded by location based on highest bid, with annual review and enforcement provisions

Description

Sarasota County is seeking qualified commercial water-based charter boat and tour operators to participate in a permit program. Permits will be awarded by location within each zone based on highest bid, with limits on total permits per location and zone and per-company allocations. The initial contract term is one year. The program includes detailed procedures and guidelines to manage commercial operations at designated county parks and water access points.

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