Paddle Sport and Recreational Equipment Rental Concession

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is seeking a concessionaire to operate a seasonal paddle sport and recreational equipment rental service, including kayak and canoe rentals, at Wilson-Tuscarora State Park under a two-year license with a possible three-year extension.

New York > Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation > Concessions Management Bureau


General
Open
X001530
Dec 09, 2026 08:00 PM
Nov 06, 2026 12:00 PM
1 year 8 months base + 1 × 3 years option
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
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Contact
concessions@parks.ny.gov
+15184862932
625 Broadway, Albany, NY, USA
Submission Instructions
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NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Attn: X001530 Wilson Tuscarora Paddle Sport Rental Concession Proposal, Concessions Management Bureau, 625 Broadway, 3rd Floor, Albany, NY 12207
Description

The selected licensee will operate a seasonal paddle sport and recreational equipment rental concession, with canoes and kayaks required and other non-motorized boats and recreational equipment permitted. The licensee must provide and maintain the rental equipment, staff the operation (self-service kiosks are prohibited), establish safety and inspection procedures, provide customer assistance, and submit an emergency action plan for review. Optional services may include additional recreational equipment rentals or sales and limited prepackaged food and beverage sales. The licensee is responsible for equipment, routine maintenance, and utilities other than electricity; the agency provides electricity and trash removal. The concession must operate at least five days per week, including Friday through Sunday, and on U.S. and Canadian holidays from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. Proposals must include a business plan and pro forma, operations and maintenance plans, marketing strategy, key personnel histories, relevant experience, three current references, financial documentation, and proof of financial security or bonding capacity. The proposal package also requires the specified completed forms and certifications. The license term is expected to run from May 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028, with a possible extension of up to three additional years.

Classification Codes
NAICS532284Recreational Goods Rental
PSCW078Lease or Rental of Equipment: Recreational and Athletic Equipment
Smart Codes
kayak rentalscanoe rentalsrecreational equipment rentals
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Nov 5, 2026-RFP Release
Dec 09, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Due
Jan 1, 2027-Oral Presentations
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Comprehensive Business Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Payment Bond
  • Payment Bond — 100%
  • Performance Bond — 100%
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
Yes
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