Opportunity
Hampton Civicplus #27-20/AB
Watercraft Rental Business Operation at Multiple City of Hampton Locations
Posted
August 25, 2026
Respond By
September 15, 2026
Identifier
27-20/AB
NAICS
532284, 532411
The City of Hampton is seeking qualified vendors to operate watercraft rental businesses at multiple city locations. - Government Buyer: - City of Hampton, Consolidated Procurement Division - Senior Buyer: Alicia Brown - Contract Coordinator: Jill Burdine (Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified providers - Products/Services Requested: - Operation of watercraft rental businesses at Coliseum Lake, Bluebird Gap Farm, and Phoebus Waterfront Park - Rental of self-propelled watercraft, e-foils, jet skis, pedal boats, paddleboards, canoes - Watersport lessons and related sales (food, beverages, sundries) - Requirements: - Minimum one year of relevant experience - Submission of a safety plan and compliance with health and safety regulations - Annual fee based on gross sales or minimum $1,000 - Contract term: one year, with up to four one-year renewals - Competitive negotiation per Virginia Code 2.2-4302.2 - Electronic bid submission via DemandStar - City reserves right to accept/reject proposals and may award multiple contracts - NIGP Codes: 12022, 12030, 96200, 98114, 98116
Description
The City of Hampton is seeking proposals from qualified offerors to provide watercraft rentals at various locations within the city. The solicitation requires sealed proposals to be submitted by September 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST. There is no pre-bid meeting scheduled for this procurement. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to enter into one or more contracts as deemed in its best interest.