Call for Business Plans at Stephen Foster, Suwannee River Wilderness Trail and Big Shoals State Parks
The Florida Park Service announces a call for business plans for a concession operation at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, Suwanee River Wilderness Trail and Big Shoals State Park. To learn more about these parks, visit the park's webpage and view the Unit Management Plans for Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center, Suwannee River Wilderness Trail, and Big Shoals State Park.. A Draft Business Plan Packet will be uploaded to this website prior to the Mandatory On-site Meeting.
Call for Business Plans
SUP-BP #03-23 for a Concession Operation
Parks
Scope of Services
Concession operation, including, but not limited to:
- Merchandise resale.
- Overnight accommodations / campground management.
Numerous additional services may be proposed, such as
- Glamping.
- Special event management.
- Recreation equipment rental.
- Food and beverage services.
- Guided tours.
County
- Hamilton
Mandatory On-site Meeting
Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 9 a.m. ET
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
11016 Lillian Saunders Drive
White Springs, FL 32096
*Interested parties must attend this meeting in order to be eligible to submit a proposal.
This meeting will include a tour of facilities at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park and site visits to the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail’s Woods Ferry and Peacock Slough River Camps. Attendees should anticipate four to six hours for the site visits, including approximately one hour of total drive time to visit the river camps. Attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately for moderately remote wilderness areas and pack their own water and food.
Term
- 10-year agreement
Proposal Deadline
No later than 5 p.m. ET, Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
To register for the mandatory meeting or to submit questions in advance, please email Noah Harrison at FPS.Concessions@FloridaDEP.gov no later than 5 p.m. ET, Monday, May 8, 2023.
More Information
- Business Reference Evaluation Sheet (Posted April 6, 2023).
- Sample Concession Agreement (Posted April 6, 2023).
- Sample Score Sheet (Posted April 6, 2023).
- State Park Attendance (Posted April 6, 2023.
- Business Plan Summary Sheet (Posted April 6, 2023).
- Utilities Costs for Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center and Suwannee River Wilderness Trail. (Posted April 7, 2023)
- Draft Business Plan Packet (Posted April 10, 2023).
- Final Business Plan Packet (Posted May 12, 2023).
- Mandatory On-site Meeting Sign-In Sheet (Posted May 12, 2023).