Concession Operation Services at Bantam Lake State Boat Launch and Marina

The State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is soliciting proposals to operate the Bantam Lake State Boat Launch and Marina under Contract No. DEEP-2026-017-MM, with responses due by June 18, 2026. The contract requires a concessionaire to manage all aspects of the facility including operation of approximately sixty marina slips, four of which are reserved for official patrol and emergency vessels, as well as boat launching and retrieval, car and trailer parking, and recreational access for boating, fishing, and hunting. The selected contractor must ensure continuous, safe, and compliant operations from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2031, with an option to extend the term annually through 2034. Proposals must demonstrate extensive experience in marina operations, financial strength, and the ability to meet specific performance standards including facility cleanliness, staff certification in lifeguarding and CPR, implementation of aquatic invasive species prevention, and adherence to the “Carry Out What You Carry In” policy. The evaluation is based on a trade-off approach, with the most significant weight given to experience, financial responsibility, understanding of the Scope of Work, proposed annual payment to DEEP (minimum $20,000), demonstrated maintenance standards through photographic evidence, and compliance with administrative and safety requirements, totaling 90% non-cost factors. The remaining 10% focuses on staffing adequacy, operating schedule, and certification validity. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the CTsource portal and adhere to strict formatting guidelines including a 25-page maximum limit, Arial font size 10–12, 1.15 line spacing, and 0.5-inch margins, with page numbers and the proposer’s name clearly marked. Required attachments include a Letter of Intent, Cover Sheet, Statement of Assurances, Scope of Work, Standard Provisions, Sample Personal Service Agreement, Emergency Action Plan, Sample Slip Agreement, and a site map. Contractors must meet Connecticut-specific legal and regulatory requirements, including state insurance mandates of $1 million general liability with DEEP named as additional insured, compliance with nondiscrimination laws, campaign contribution restrictions, and avoidance of Iran energy sector investments over $20 million. Key personnel must be identified with resumes submitted, and any change requires prior written approval. Subcontracting is restricted—approval is mandatory, no indirect costs are permitted, and at least 25