Recreational Boating Concession Services

The Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District is seeking qualified firms to provide ongoing recreational boating concession services, including watercraft operations, storage, maintenance, safety procedures, and concession management.

Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District


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26-01084T
Sep 18, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 04, 2026 12:00 PM
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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contic@whhassociates.com
2300 West Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL, USA
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Qualification Statement
Description

The Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District is seeking qualifications from firms or individuals to provide ongoing recreational boating concession services, potentially through one or more selected providers. Applicants must hold applicable licenses, be authorized to do business in Florida, and demonstrate sufficient equipment, organization, financial capacity, and relevant experience. The Qualification Statement must address the applicant’s understanding of the District’s needs; proposed equipment and concession area; site, maintenance, marketing, management, staffing, and operations plans; daily and overnight storage; hurricane preparedness; safety and rescue procedures; relevant experience and references; the individual responsible for District meetings and related tasks; and an annual guaranteed minimum concession fee. Questions are due by September 11, 2026, and one electronic copy of the Qualification Statement is due by September 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The highest-ranked applicant will be invited to negotiate a contract.

Classification Codes
NAICS532284Recreational Goods Rental
PSCG003Recreational Services
Smart Codes
watercraft concession servicesboat rental operationsrecreational facility management
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 11, 2026-Questions Due Date
Sep 18, 2026-Qualification Statement Due Date
Sep 24, 2026-Applicant Ranking Meeting (optional)
Applicants are encouraged to attend to answer questions related to their Qualification Statements.
Requirements
Required
  • Protest bond Bond — $10,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 1 reference
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