New York State Contract Reporter #X001489

Private Partner Sought for Rehabilitation and Operation of Schoellkopf Hall at DeVeaux Woods State Park

This opportunity seeks a private sector partner to rehabilitate, preserve, and operate Schoellkopf Hall at DeVeaux Woods State Park in Niagara Falls, NY. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Niagara Region, Concessions Management Bureau) - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive rehabilitation and sensitive restoration of the approximately 36,000 SF Schoellkopf Hall and adjacent grounds - Ongoing operation, maintenance, and management of the facility - Compliance with historic preservation standards and environmental policies - Sustainable programming and collaboration with State Parks - Financial and Contractual Requirements: - Minimum capital investment of $5 million, with full expenditure required by year 35 of the lease - Minimum rent of 2% of gross receipts, with rent payments beginning no later than seven years after substantial capital investment completion - Lessee responsible for all costs, including capital rehabilitation, maintenance, utilities, and rent - Contract Term: - Up to 40 years, with commencement contingent on legal and regulatory approvals - Vendor Qualifications: - Demonstrated experience in historic preservation, facility management, and financial capacity to fund and operate the project - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

New York State Parks is soliciting proposals for the rehabilitation, preservation, and operation of Schoellkopf Hall located at DeVeaux Woods State Park in Niagara Falls, New York. The lessee will be responsible for all operational costs and will pay rent to State Parks. The project includes sensitive restoration and comprehensive capital rehabilitation to return the facility to productive use. The contract term is up to 40 years, and proposals must demonstrate relevant experience, expertise, and financial resources to fund the design, preservation, rehabilitation, construction, and operation of the project in collaboration with State Parks.

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