Request for Proposals # PullenAmusSH-2026-2
Title: Pullen Park Seasonal Sledding Hill
Issue Date: March 6, 2026
Due Date: April 15, 2026, no later than 5:00PM EST
*LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*
Issuing Department: Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Resources
Direct all inquiries concerning this RFP to:
Kimberly Oliver
Administrative Support Specialist
Email: kimberly.oliver@raleighnc.gov
(v.09/15/25)
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .............................................................................................. 2
1.1 Purpose ............................................................................................. 2
1.2 Background........................................................................................ 2
1.3 RFP Timeline ..................................................................................... 3
1.4 Pre-Proposal Conference .................................................................. 3
1.5 Proposal Question ............................................................................. 3
1.6 Proposal Submission Requirements & Contact Information .............. 4
1.7 Business Engagement & Opportunities ............................................. 5
1.8 Rights to Submitted Material.............................................................. 5
1.9 Communications ................................................................................ 5
1.10 Lobbying ............................................................................................ 5
1.11 Conflicts of Interest ............................................................................ 6
1.12 Proposer Expenses ........................................................................... 7
1.13 Proposer Acceptance ........................................................................ 7
2. Proposals ................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Request for Proposals Required Document Format .......................... 7
2.2 RFP Documents .............................................................................. 10
3. Proposal Evaluation .............................................................................. 10
3.1 Proposal Evaluation Criteria (Stage 1)............................................. 10
3.2 Interview/Demonstration (Stage 2) .................................................. 11
3.3 Final Selection ................................................................................. 11
3.4 Notice to Proposers Regarding RFP Terms & Conditions ............... 11
3.5 Contract Term…………………………………………………………….11
4. Scope of Services .................................................................................. 12
Appendix I – Proposal Cost Form ................................................................... 13
Appendix II – Proposer Questionnaire ........................................................... 14
Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire (Instructions) ................................. 15
Appendix III – Reference Questionnaire Form ............................................... 16
Appendix IV – Sample Contract ...................................................................... 18
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
The City of Raleigh (COR) is solicitating proposals from one or more firm(s) with which
to contract for the following services:
Pullen Park is seeking to purchase a sledding hill attraction for temporary installation
during the winter season, from early December through the end of February. The
product should include a slope or slope covering and equipment for participants that is
reusable annually. Firm should provide staffing for the attraction during the park’s
Holiday Express event (taking place during the first three weeks of December), and both
installation and de-installation.
A detailed scope of services is provided in Section 4 of this document.
All information related to this solicitation, including any addenda, will be posted to the
North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) at https://evp.nc.gov/.
All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the
following individual – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:
Contact Name
Kimberly Oliver
Email Address
Kimberly.oliver@raleighnc.gov
1.2 Background
The City of Raleigh, the Capital City of North Carolina, remains one of the fastest growing
areas in the country. A great economy, top educational institutions, and exceptional health
care facilities are some of the characteristics that attract people to the triangle area. The
mild climate, diverse work force and proximity to Research Triangle Park combine to make
Raleigh a great place to live.
Raleigh is a 21st Century City of Innovation focusing on environmental, cultural, and
economic sustainability. The City conserves and protects our environmental resources
through best practice and cutting-edge conservation and stewardship, land use,
infrastructure and building technologies. The City welcomes growth and diversity through
policies and programs that will protect and enhance Raleigh’s existing neighborhoods,
natural amenities, history, and cultural and human resources for future generations. The
City leads to improve quality of life for neighborhoods and standard of living for all citizens.
The City works with universities, colleges, citizens, and local partners to promote new
technology, create new job opportunities, and encourage local businesses and
entrepreneurs. The City enlists and prepares 21st Century staff with the skill sets to carry
out the duties of the City through transparent civic engagement and by providing the very
best customer service to our citizens.
Pullen Park is seeking to enhance its popular Holiday Express event with this additional
offering and to expand its winter attractions throughout the season.
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1.3 Request for Proposal (RFP) Timeline
Provided below is a list of the anticipated schedule of events related to this solicitation.
The City of Raleigh reserves the right to modify and/or adjust the following schedule to
meet the needs of the service. All times shown are Eastern Time (EST):
RFP Process
RFP Date
Date and Time
Friday, March 6, 2026
Pre-Proposal Meeting/Site-Visit
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 2:00 pm EST
Pullen Park Welcome Center
520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606
Deadline for Written Questions
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 5:00 pm EST
City Response to Questions
(anticipated)
Proposal Due Date and Time
Evaluation Meeting
(anticipated)
Interviews
(if required)
Selection Announced
(tentative)
Wednesday, April 10, 2026
Wednesday, April 17, 2026, 5:00 pm EST
Friday, May 1, 2026
Week of May 11, 2026
Monday, May 18, 2026
1.4 Pre-Proposal Conference
If the City of Raleigh elects to conduct a Pre-Proposal Conference or Site Visit, attendance
by prospective proposers is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory. Prospective
Proposers are encouraged to submit written questions in advance. Date, time, and
location of pre-proposal conference is shown above in the RFP Timeline (Section 1.3).
1.5 Proposal Questions
Requests for clarification and questions to this RFP must be received by the City not later
than the date shown above in the RFP Timeline (Section 1.3) for the submittal of written
inquiries. The firm’s failure to request clarification and submit questions by the date in
the RFP Timeline above shall be considered to constitute the firm’s acceptance of all
City’s terms and conditions and requirements.
The City shall issue addenda reflecting questions and answers to this RFP, if any, and
shall be posted to North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). No information,
instruction or advice provided orally or informally by any City personnel, whether made in
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response to a question or otherwise in connection with this RFP, shall be considered
authoritative or binding. Proposers can only rely on written material contained in an
Addendum to this RFP.
It is important that all Proposers submitting to this RFP periodically check eVP for
any Addenda. It is the Proposers responsibility to ensure that all addenda have
been reviewed and, if required, signed and returned.
All questions related to this solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email) to the
following individual – questions submitted via telephone will not be answered:
Contact Name
Kimberly Oliver
Email Address
Kimberly.oliver@raleighnc.gov
1.6 Proposal Submission Requirements and Contact Information
Proposals must follow the format as defined in Section 2 (PROPOSALS), and be
addressed and submitted as follows:
DELIVERED BY US POSTAL SERVICE
MAIL:
City of Raleigh
ATTN: Savannah Hubbard
408 Ashe Avenue
Pullen Community Center
Raleigh, NC 27606
RFP No. PullenAmusSH-2026-2
DELIVERED BY OTHER DEIVERY
SERVICES:
City of Raleigh
ATTN: Savannah Hubbard
408 Ashe Avenue
Pullen Community Center
Raleigh, NC 27606
RFP No. PullenAmusSH-2026-2
Proposals must be enclosed in an envelope or package and clearly marked with the name
of the submitting company, the RFP number and the RFP Title.
Proposers must submit:
A. one (1) signed original;
B. one (1) electronic version of the signed proposal and;
C. and three (3) copies of the signed proposal.
The electronic version of the Proposal must be submitted as a viewable and printable
Adobe Portable Document File (PDF) on a USB Flash Drive. Both hard copy and
electronic versions must be received by the City on or before the RFP due date and time
provided in RFP Timeline (Section 1.3). Proposals received after the RFP due date and
time will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the return address on the
submission envelope or package.
Proposers must respond to the entire Request for Proposals (RFP). Any
incomplete proposal may be eliminated from competition at the discretion of the
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.