Informal Request for Proposals (IRFP) 10-002-26 Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site (SRS) Concessionaire

PURPOSE: The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation, is soliciting proposals for campground host services in the Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site.

The Contractor shall be responsible for park management, including janitorial and facility maintenance and repairs, resource protection, public services, site supervision, and fee collection.

In return for operating and maintaining the park, the Contractor will be allowed to collect fees for:

Porcupine Creek State Recreation Site - overnight camping, daily parking, and firewood.

The State is willing to consider other revenue enhancing services proposed by the offeror that are recreation-related and benefit the public’s use and enjoyment of the park. All services to be provided must be identified in the offeror’s proposal.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: In order for offerors to be considered responsive offerors must meet these minimum prior experience requirements:

• PREFFERED EXPERIENCE 1: Previous experience operating campgrounds or similar outdoor recreation facilities whether public or private.

• PREFFERED EXPERIENCE 2: Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of Alaska State Park campgrounds.

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENT 3: Demonstrated capacity (financial and staff capacity) to operate at a remote location.

CONTACT: All RFP documents and/or questions must be directed to Lilly Conducy, Procurement Specialist via email at lilly.conducy@alaska.gov .

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF QUESTIONS: Questions must be received no later than 2:00 PM Alaska Time on July 1, 2025.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS: Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 PM Alaska Time on July 8, 2025.

ADA: The State of Alaska complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a proposal should contact the Procurement Officer listed via email at lilly.conducy@alaska.gov ;  telephone at 907-269-0998; or TDD at 907-269-5411 not later than 5 calendar days prior to the solicitation closing date to make necessary arrangements.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you received this solicitation from the State's Online Public Notices website, you must register with the Procurement Officer listed to receive subsequent amendments. Registration must be in writing and may be made via email to lilly.conducy@alaska.gov . Failure to register with the Procurement Specialist listed may result in the rejection of your proposal.