Valdez Civicplus #450

Seasonal operation and maintenance of Valdez Glacier Campground

The City of Valdez is seeking a seasonal operator to manage and maintain its Valdez Glacier Campground. - Government buyer: City of Valdez, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department. - Requested service: One operator to provide seasonal campground management, supervision, visitor services, fee collection, facility and janitorial maintenance, grounds care, sanitation, safety monitoring, and operational and financial reporting. - Campground scope: 110 overnight sites, including 20 electric sites, 89 non-electric sites, and one group site, plus an electric campground-host site. Amenities include restrooms and showers, outhouses, an RV dump station and water hookup, a picnic shelter, and visitor information facilities. - Business terms and requirements: The operator proposes user fees for City review and remits 5% of net operating revenue to the City. The campground must operate seasonally, from at least seven days before Memorial Day through seven days after Labor Day. - Term: Initial two-year agreement, with the first year serving as an evaluation period; after satisfactory completion of the second year, a three-year extension may be agreed to in writing. - OEMs and named vendors: None identified. No products or part numbers are requested. - Other notable requirements: Alaska prevailing-wage rules apply where required by law, and Alaska Employment Preference requirements must be met.

Description

The City of Valdez is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms to operate and manage the Valdez Glacier Campground on a seasonal basis. The operator will provide labor, supervision, materials, and services for campground operations and maintenance, including janitorial and facility maintenance, site supervision, resource protection, visitor services, and fee collection. The operating agreement is initially for two years, with a possible three-year extension at the City’s discretion and mutual written agreement. Proposals are due November 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM Alaska time, and bid security of 5% of the total bid is required.

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