Glamping Concession Services at Turtle Beach Campground

Sarasota County is seeking qualified operators to provide glamping services at four designated campsites within Turtle Beach Campground located at 8862 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, Florida. The solicitation, numbered 262873MN and posted on May 19, 2026, with a response deadline of June 29, 2026, is open to local, regional, or national camping and glamping service providers. The contract is structured as a concession agreement with an expected initial term of five years, renewable at the County’s discretion, and operates under a best-value trade-off model rather than lowest price technically acceptable. Compensation is based on a daily minimum fee of $75 per site, totaling $109,500 annually, plus a minimum of 5% of gross sales generated from all concession operations, including optional enhanced services like gourmet meal kits, subject to prior County approval. The Concessionaire must operate 24/7/365, manage reservations and guest services, maintain sites to County standards, and comply with environmental regulations protecting sea turtles and nesting shorebirds, including a total prohibition on styrofoam, plastic bags, glass bottles, and single-use plastics. All packaging must be compostable, biodegradable, or made from post-consumer recycled content, and all signage and marketing materials require County pre-approval. Proposers must submit comprehensive documentation via the OpenGov electronic portal, including a one-page letter of interest, resumes of key personnel, an organizational chart, a project approach with safety and communications plans, and a client list of 1–10 verified references. The evaluation will prioritize qualifications, experience, and operational approach, with compensation considered alongside technical merit. Key personnel changes post-submission require immediate notification and County approval, and unauthorized substitutions may result in contract termination. The Concessionaire must carry at least $1 million in commercial general liability and business auto liability insurance, with Sarasota County named as an additional insured, and must maintain all required state licenses and workers’ compensation coverage as mandated by Florida law. Compliance with the Turtle Beach Campground Operations Manual is mandatory, and all operations are subject to County inspection and audit. No federal FAR clauses apply; instead, contractual expectations are defined through County-specific requirements, including restrictions on hosting special events without prior written approval and the obligation to bear all associated permitting and fee costs. The contract does not include federal accounting codes, electronic invoicing systems, or small business set