REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: CHINA CREEK CAMPGROUND COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY
Purpose
In order to continue to enhance the amenities and attractions offered to guests, PAPA is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the rental of 970 sq. ft. of indoor space in the China Creek Campground and Marina main office building. This space has been known as the "Concession" as it has been used for food services preparation and sales area. The space specifically dedicated to food services includes preparation, service & storage areas and fixtures. The area also includes space for tables, chairs, etc for customer seating and service. Additionally and/or alternatively, the space is large enough to offer assorted sundries and "General Store" items that are desired by facility camping guests and recreational day-use visitors.
This RFP encourages all interested parties to consider all potentially compatible business opportunities for the area, such as taking advantage of the natural surroundings to offer water sports and hiking equipment rentals, guiding services, water transportation, etc., instead of, or in addition to, food services and or sundries sales.
Development Timeline Goal
PAPA's goal is to see a successful proponent develop and start operating their business in time for China Creek Campground & Marina's opening of this year's season of April 1, 2021. However, we understand this may be an aggressive timeline and, as such, we may offer certain flexibility for the ideal proponent.
Potential Operator Fees and Incentives
In further effort to support the development of this opportunity PAPA is open to working with a committed,
creative and dedicated entrepreneur towards flexible solutions to meet mutual goals of financial viability and sustainable operation of a guest amenity business. Such flexibility includes potential to negotiate a long term lease with a graduated annual fee schedule that recognizes start-up costs and capital expenses.
Additionally, PAPA recognizes the seasonal nature and location for this business. Therefore, the organization is open to considering additional revenue opportunities that the successful proponent may wish to pursue under this RFP as well as any additional areas that may be required.
Furthermore, PAPA may offer a serviced campsite to the successful proponent who may wish to live on location in their own Recreational Vehicle, if required to provide the necessary operational support for a selected proposal.
PAPA will negotiate a lease with the successful proponent. While all best efforts will be made to complete a lease with the successful proponent to this RFP no guarantee of agreement is implied or explicitly stated
