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Kayak & Recreation Rental Equipment Services

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2425-31State & Local

Submission Closed03/13/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Facility Management & OperationsThis subcontract for Facility Management and Operations involves the daily operational oversight of the Clay County regional sports complex. The selected provider will support prime contractors by managing essential functions including staffing, scheduling, reservations, customer service, event management, and security. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for delivering comprehensive daily operational management and detailed revenue reporting. The project is managed under the Parks and Recreation agency for the state of Florida and falls under NAICS code 713990. Interested parties should note that the solicitation was posted on October 9, 2026, with a response deadline set for November 9, 2026.

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The City of Wilson is seeking sealed proposals for Kayak and Recreation Rental Equipment Services, with submissions to be made to the Purchasing Manager at the Wilson Warehouse/Purchasing Department. The contract is initially awarded for a three-year period, with the possibility of renewal for two additional one-year terms, totaling up to five years. Interested vendors must submit a complete proposal, including all required information outlined in the solicitation, by the response deadline of March 13, 2025. The contract value is estimated to range between $50,000 and $200,000, and the services will be performed within North Carolina. The solicitation, identified as number 2425-31, was posted on February 25, 2025. The City of Wilson, part of North Carolina’s State and Local Government (SLED), is the contracting agency. The primary point of contact is R.V. Wilson, reachable via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. Vendors are encouraged to review the detailed bid information available through the provided online link. The contract aims to secure reliable providers for kayak and recreation rental services to support community recreational activities.

General Info

Agency

North Carolina → City of Wilson

NAICS

713990 - All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries

Place of Performance

NC, USA

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NONE

Documents

RFP 2425-31 Kayak & Recreation Rental Equipment Services

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PhaseClosed

PostedFeb 25

Solicitation

Response DeadlineMar 13

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

03/13/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyNorth Carolina → City of Wilson

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyNorth Carolina → City of Wilson

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

R.V. WilsonGovernment Official

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Sealed Proposals subject to the terms and conditions made a part hereof are requested for the services (Kayak & Recreation Rental Equipment Services) Proposals will be received in the office of the Purchasing Manager at the City of Wilson, Warehouse / Purchasing Department, 1800 Herring Avenue, Wilson, North Carolina. The term for this contract is for a (3) three-year period and is renewable for (2) two, additional, (1) one-year periods. Submit entire proposal filled out and completed with additional information see GENERAL INFORMATION ON SUBMITTING PROPOSALS # (15).

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