# South Dakota City of Brookings Civic Plus #2026 - 027

Five-year lease and operation of University Plains Speedway kart-racing facility

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

The City of Brookings is seeking an operator to lease and run its University Plains Speedway kart-racing facility.
- **Government buyer:** City of Brookings, South Dakota — Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department. The named contact is Joshua Bauman, Assistant Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, product manufacturers, or vendors are named; no equipment purchases or part numbers are specified.
- **Requested services:** Lease and operate the municipal kart track, including race programming and scheduling, registration, race-day operations, track marshaling, pit and paddock coordination, facility access, and racer and spectator customer service.
  - Maintain and upkeep the facility, including mowing, janitorial work, waste removal, cleanliness, safety, and general maintenance; coordinate maintenance needs with City staff.
  - Promote the speedway and racing program, support participation, and apply environmental best practices to the grounds, track, landscape, and hardscape.
  - Manage operating fees and revenues, maintain auditable records and financial controls, submit monthly summaries, and provide an annual CPA-prepared financial statement if required by the lease.
- **Lease and proposal requirements:** Propose annual lease payments and any revenue sharing or other financial consideration for each of the five lease years, along with a five-year total. Proposals should address operating experience and plans, staffing, financial capability and a three-year pro forma, proposed capital improvements, and a three-year marketing plan.
- **Notable requirements:** Maintain required insurance, obtain applicable permits and licenses, and provide a $1 million surety and performance bond. The City will assess relevant experience, operations and racing plans, financial proposal, staffing, marketing, and references.

### Description

The City of Brookings Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is seeking 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, customer service, marketing, and financial reporting. The proposal also requests an annual lease payment schedule for a proposed five-year lease. Proposals are due Tuesday, November 3, 2026, by 12:00 PM CST.

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