New York State Contract Reporter #2140300

Seasonal Moreau Lake State Park concession operation, including food, retail, and paddle-sports rentals

New York State Parks is seeking one operator to run the seasonal food, beverage, retail, and paddle-sports concession at Moreau Lake State Park. - Government buyer: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Concessions Management Bureau; Moreau Lake State Park, Gansevoort, Saratoga County, New York. - Opportunity: One concession operator for a 1,074-square-foot stand and boat-rental areas. The operator provides food and beverage service, retail sales, and nonmotorized paddle-sports rentals. - Equipment available from State Parks: 4 rowboats, 8 rowboat oars, 6 kayaks, 6 kayak paddles, 4 paddleboards, 4 paddleboard paddles, 4 two-seat kayaks, 4 paddles for two-seat kayaks, and 62 assorted life jackets. These are State Parks-owned assets available for concession use, not items specified for purchase. - Operating requirements: Minimum seasonal hours are daily, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The operator must offer healthy food and beverages, staff rentals, maintain rental equipment and safety gear, and use approved rental forms. Alcohol, firewood, and ice sales are prohibited. - Commercial terms: The operator bears operating costs and pays State Parks a license fee of at least 5% of gross receipts. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, product manufacturers, or vendors are named. The government buyer and office are New York State Parks and its Concessions Management Bureau. - Part number: X001533 is associated with the concession service; no equipment part numbers are specified.

Description

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation is soliciting proposals for a concession operator at Moreau Lake State Park in Gansevoort, New York. The concession covers food, beverage, retail, and paddle sports rentals, and the agency seeks a single concessionaire to provide these services. The Licensee is responsible for all operating costs and must pay a fee to State Parks. The license term is three years, with a possible extension of up to two additional years.

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