University Plains Speedway Management and Operations

The City of Brookings is seeking a lessee to operate and manage University Plains Speedway, including kart-racing operations, facility maintenance, customer service, marketing, and financial reporting.

City of Brookings > Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department


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2026-027
Nov 03, 2026 06:00 PM
Oct 16, 2026 05:00 PM
5 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
jbauman@cityofbrookings-sd.gov
520 3rd Avenue, Brookings, SD, USA
Submission Instructions
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Attention: Joshua Bauman, Assistant Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director, City of Brookings, 520 3rd Ave. Suite 130, Brookings, SD 57006

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Description

The City of Brookings is soliciting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to lease and operate University Plains Speedway, a kart-racing facility. The selected lessee will manage race scheduling, registration, race-day operations, track marshal services, pit and paddock coordination, racer and spectator services, facility access, marketing, and related operational policies. The scope also includes mowing, solid-waste removal, general maintenance, environmental stewardship, customer service, financial and revenue tracking, monthly reporting, annual financial reporting when required, and coordination with the City. Respondents must provide organizational and staffing information, relevant kart-racing or similar venue experience, financial capability information, a three-year pro forma, capital-improvement commitments, marketing plans, revenue-growth strategies, litigation disclosures, references, and past-performance information. The lease is anticipated to begin operations in May 2027 and has a five-year proposed lease-payment schedule. A $1,000,000 performance bond and specified insurance coverages are required under the lease requirements.

Classification Codes
NAICS711212Racetracks
PSCM1PAOPERATION OF RECREATION FACILITIES (NON-BUILDING)
Smart Codes
kart racing facility managementmotorsports venue operationsfacility grounds maintenance
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 16, 2026-RFP Issue Date
Nov 03, 2026 06:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Nov 11, 2026-Begin Proposal Evaluation
Dec 1, 2026-Award to Selected Respondent
Feb 1, 2027-Lease Negotiations Begin
Apr 1, 2027-Execute Contract
May 1, 2027-Begin Lease Term / Operations
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Umbrella / Excess Coverage and Professional Liability Umbrella / Excess — $2,000,000.00
  • Crime, Theft and Forgery — $1,000,000.00
  • Pollution Legal Liability — $2,000,000.00
Required
  • Performance Bond — $1,000,000.00
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