Historic-Style Specialty Retail Concession at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a concessionaire to operate a historic-style specialty retail store at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, with a 10-year contract term and a minimum annual rent of $50,000 or 8% of gross receipts.

California > Department of Parks and Recreation > Partnerships Division


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Oct 14, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 14, 2026 07:00 AM
5 years base + 1 × 5 years option
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
megan.boisvert@parks.ca.gov
Description

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is soliciting proposals for a 10-year concession contract to operate a historic-style specialty retail store at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (OTSDSHP). The concession will be located at 2637 San Diego Avenue, a 3,200 square foot building with a 7,500 square foot patio. The successful proposer will be responsible for developing, operating, and maintaining the retail operation, which must reflect the historical period of 1821-1872, with a focus on the Mexican Period (1821-1848). The concessionaire must provide an Operation Plan, Facility Plan, and Interpretive Plan, and must invest a minimum of $50,000 in facility improvements by the end of contract year three. The annual rent is the greater of $50,000 or 8% of gross receipts, plus a 2% Facility Maintenance Improvement Account fee. The contract term is five years, with an option to extend for an additional five years. Proposals must be submitted by October 14, 2026, and must include a proposal bond of $500, a completed DPR 398 questionnaire, and a USB with electronic copies of all documents.

Classification Codes
NAICS459420Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers
PSCM1FBOPERATION OF RECREATIONAL BUILDINGS
Smart Codes
historic retail concessionspecialty retail storepark concession operation
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Aug 14, 2026-Published Date
Sep 15, 2026-Letters of Intent and Questions Due
Oct 14, 2026-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Property
Required
  • Bid Bond — $500.00
  • Performance Bond
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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