# Brookings Civicplus #2026 - 027

Five-year lease and operation of University Plains Speedway

**Posted:** October 16, 2026
**Respond By:** November 03, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026 - 027
**NAICS:** 711212, 713990

The City of Brookings is seeking an operator for its municipal University Plains Speedway kart-racing facility.
- **Government buyer:** City of Brookings, South Dakota; Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department. The opportunity identifies Joshua Bauman, Assistant Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director.
- **Opportunity:** Lease and operate University Plains Speedway, a City-owned kart-racing facility. No products, part numbers, or OEMs are specified, and no outside vendors are named.
- **Operating responsibilities:** Manage race scheduling, registration, race-day activities, track marshals, pit and paddock coordination, racer and spectator services, and facility access; provide customer service and coordinate with City staff.
- **Facility and promotion:** Maintain the track and grounds, including mowing, waste removal, cleanliness, safety, and general upkeep; apply environmental stewardship practices; and handle track programming, marketing, and promotions.
- **Financial responsibilities:** Manage operating fees and revenues, keep auditable accounting records and internal controls, and submit monthly financial reports and an annual financial statement if required by the lease. Proposals should include a three-year financial pro forma, relevant experience, operating and marketing plans, and proposed capital investments.
- **Lease proposal:** Provide annual lease-payment terms for each of the five lease years, including any revenue-sharing or other financial consideration payable to the City, and a five-year total.
- **Notable requirements:** The RFP calls for a $1 million performance bond and specified insurance coverage. The City’s audit rights extend through the lease and for four years afterward, or longer if required by law.

### Description

The City of Brookings Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department seeks proposals from qualified firms or individuals to lease and operate University Plains Speedway, a kart racing facility in Brookings, South Dakota. The selected lessee will manage day-to-day operations, including race scheduling and race-day activities, facility upkeep and mowing, customer service, marketing, and financial reporting. Proposals are due November 3, 2026, by 12:00 PM CST, and must follow the submission requirements stated in the RFP. The lease payment proposal form requests annual payments for a proposed five-year lease.

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