Opportunity
Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM059160
Montgomery County seeks an operator for the outdoor ice rink at Veterans Plaza
Posted
October 05, 2026
Respond By
October 23, 2026
Identifier
BPM059160
NAICS
713940
Montgomery County Government is seeking an operator to manage the outdoor ice rink at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland. - Buyer: Montgomery County Government; the notice does not identify a specific department or sub-agency. - Requested service: Manage and operate the outdoor rink, including rink maintenance, repairs, and revenue control. No quantities or part numbers are provided. - Required operating plan: Address facility use, hours, services, staffing, safety and security, merchandise, programming, internal controls, customer-satisfaction measurement, fees and prices, landscaping and horticulture, and schedules for maintenance, snow removal, rubbish removal, and cleaning. - County oversight: The County must approve operating plans, schedules, services, merchandise, prices, fees, and hours in writing. Subcontracting or assigning responsibilities also requires written permission. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers or equipment vendors are identified. BidNet Direct is named as the solicitation and electronic-response platform, not as a product supplier.
Description
Montgomery County Government is soliciting proposals for the operation of an outdoor ice rink at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland. The contractor will be responsible for managing, operating, maintaining, and repairing the rink, as well as controlling its revenue. Proposals should include an operation plan covering facility use, hours, services, staffing, safety and security, programming, pricing, and maintenance schedules. Plans, services, prices, and operating hours require the County’s prior written approval, and subcontracting or assignment requires written permission.