Operation and Preservation of the Gideon Putnam Hotel

The New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation is soliciting proposals for the improvement, maintenance, preservation, management, and operation of the historic Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Spa State Park. The selected lessee will be responsible for all operational costs and must provide sustainable lodging and dining services, with operations commencing for the 2028 high season. The contract is structured as a lease with a base term of ten years and a maximum possible term of forty years. Key requirements include the employment of a qualified manager with at least three years of experience, the provision of free guest wi-fi, and adherence to sustainability and decarbonization standards under NYS Executive Order No. 22. The award will be granted to the highest scoring responsible respondent based on a combination of technical criteria, weighted at 75 percent, and financial return to the State, weighted at 25 percent. Financial scoring is determined by projected rent and committed capital investment. The lessee must also provide a 15,000 dollar bid security deposit and maintain financial payment and capital bonds. Significant facility upgrades are anticipated, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and structural improvements. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, New York State labor laws regarding prevailing wages for capital projects, and strict non-discrimination and workplace violence prevention policies is mandatory.