Equestrian Center Operations and Concessions

The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks is seeking an operator to manage and maintain one, two, or all three of its equestrian centers, including horse boarding, training, shows, special events, hospitality, and facility improvements.

City of Los Angeles > Department of Recreation and Parks


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Dec 07, 2026 10:00 PM
Oct 15, 2026 12:00 PM
20 years base + 2 × 5 years options
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Request for Proposal (RFP)
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mark.stipanovich@lacity.org
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Description

The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks is soliciting proposals for the operation, management, maintenance, and improvement of the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, Hansen Dam Equestrian Center, and Stoney Point Ranch Equestrian Center. Proposers may operate one, two, or all three centers, with each center governed by a separate agreement. The scope includes equine boarding, training, lessons, horse rentals, trail access, equestrian shows and clinics, special events, banquets, catering, restaurant and café operations, marketing, customer service, security, emergency evacuation, and large-animal shelter activation. The operator must provide ongoing facility and horse-care services, maintain barns, stalls, arenas, equipment, utilities, sanitation, manure handling, and security, and complete extensive capital improvements. Required improvements include code and ADA upgrades, roofs, fire suppression, lighting, cooling and watering systems, arena footing, stalls, kitchens, restrooms, fencing, electrical systems, and other facility repairs. Proposers must submit detailed operational, staffing, business, compensation, financial, and improvement plans, including a 20-year pro forma and financial offer. The agreement term is 20 years with two five-year extension options at the City's discretion.

Classification Codes
NAICS112920Horses and Other Equine Production
PSCAP46RECREATION - MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT
Smart Codes
equestrian facility managementhorse boarding servicesequestrian event management
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 15, 2026-RFP Release
Oct 29, 2026 05:00 PM-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference (required)
Telephonic access: (669) 444-9171; Webinar ID 85745696088.
Nov 05, 2026 09:00 PM-Optional Site Visit: Stoney Point Ranch Equestrian Center (optional)
Weather permitting; RSVP to rap-concessions@lacity.org.
Nov 06, 2026 06:00 PM-Optional Site Visit: Los Angeles Equestrian Center (optional)
Weather permitting; RSVP to rap-concessions@lacity.org.
Nov 06, 2026 10:00 PM-Optional Site Visit: Hansen Dam Equestrian Center (optional)
Weather permitting; RSVP to rap-concessions@lacity.org.
Nov 14, 2026 01:00 AM-Questions Deadline
Nov 23, 2026 07:59 AM-Business Inclusion Program Outreach Deadline
Dec 07, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Equine Commercial Liability — $4,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Fire Legal Liability — $150,000.00
  • Liquor Liability
Required
  • Proposal Deposit Bond — $5,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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