When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 8, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 29, 2026.

It was issued by City of Tempe. The work is located in Tempe, Arizona, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced park or recreational concession operator. Strong facility and equipment maintenance capabilities. Proven record in managing similar government contracts. Familiarity with pest control and restroom cleaning services. Presence or operations in Arizona preferred.

Park Concession Services (Due July 8, 2026)

Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Tempe, Arizona, United StatesPosted: June 11th, 2026Deadline: July 8th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a vendor to operate and maintain park concession facilities and a boat dock in Tempe, Arizona, including facility maintenance and pest control.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least two years of recent experience operating a similar watercraft business
Must demonstrate capacity to finance the concession operation
Must provide 15 to 40 rental boats
Must ensure all personnel complete criminal background checks, fingerprinting, and drug screening
Must ensure all personnel are certified by The BoatUS Foundation and have current CPR and First Aid certifications
Must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence
Must provide $50,000 in performance security
Must be bonded and licensed to perform trades within the City of Tempe
Must meet Maricopa County Department of Public Health requirements for food concessions

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date: June 10th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Conference: June 24th, 2026

Deadline for Inquiries: June 29th, 2026

RFP Due Date: July 8th, 2026

Estimated Contract Award Date: September 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 29th, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

City of Tempe

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Tempe, Arizona is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive park concession services. This includes operating concession facilities at the park, as well as managing a boat dock for mooring rental boats. The selected vendor will be responsible for maintaining mechanical heating and cooling equipment, building exteriors and roofs, and ensuring the proper functioning of electrical and plumbing fixtures that supply electricity and water to the concession facilities.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining and cleaning restrooms attached to the concession areas, repairing and maintaining boat docks, providing pest control for the exterior of the concession facilities, and maintaining hot water heaters. The contract period will last for one year.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 8, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 29, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of Tempe. The work is located in Tempe, Arizona, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced park or recreational concession operator
Strong facility and equipment maintenance capabilities
Proven record in managing similar government contracts
Familiarity with pest control and restroom cleaning services
Presence or operations in Arizona preferred

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