Honey Creek Resort Concessionaire Operations

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking one or more concessionaires to operate Honey Creek Resort's resort and marina operations, golf course operations, or both under an initial five-year contract with up to five one-year renewals.

Iowa > Department of Administrative Services > Central Procurement


General
Open
005-RFP-3057-2027
Nov 10, 2026 08:00 PM
Sep 06, 2026 11:30 PM
5 years base + 5 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
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Contact
jocelyn.brincks@das.iowa.gov
+15154993659
1305 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Technical Proposal, Cost Proposal, Form 22 - Confidential Treatment of Information, Public Copy of Technical Proposal, if requesting confidential treatment, Redlined terms and conditions, if taking exceptions
Description

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services is seeking one or more concessionaires to operate Honey Creek Resort's resort and marina operations, golf course operations, or both. Resort and marina responsibilities include operating and staffing the lodge, cottages, restaurant, recreational amenities, marina, indoor waterpark, RV campground, gift shop, and related facilities. Golf course responsibilities include operating The Preserve 18-hole golf course and pro shop. The contractor must provide staffing, maintenance, grounds care, marketing, customer service, reservation and property-management systems, payment processing, reporting, licensing, and regulatory compliance. Respondents may submit for one or both concessions, and the State may award one or separate contracts. The proposal must include detailed technical plans covering implementation, marketing, operations, amenities, reporting, customer service, personnel, and administration, along with a separate cost proposal. The cost proposal must include at least a 15% annual gross-revenue contribution to the Personal and Real Property Replenishment Fund and a proposed capital investment contribution for the initial five-year term. The contract is expected to run for five years beginning March 1, 2027, with up to five one-year renewals, for a maximum term of ten years.

Classification Codes
NAICS713940Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
PSCM1FBOPERATION OF RECREATIONAL BUILDINGS
Smart Codes
resort operationsmarina operationsgolf course operations
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 6, 2026-RFP Issue Date
Sep 15, 2026-Written Questions Due
Sep 23, 2026-Questions Regarding Pre-Proposal Conference Due
Sep 30, 2026-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit (required)
Meet in the Main Lodge using the main entrance.
Oct 30, 2026-Responses to Written Questions Posted
Nov 10, 2026-Proposal Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Excess Liability, Umbrella Form — $2,000,000.00
  • Property Damage — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation and Employer Liability
Required
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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