REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGARDING BICYCLE RENTALS CONCESSION

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is seeking information from qualified vendors to operate a bicycle‑rental concession across four state‑park trail systems: Air Line State Park Trail, Hop River State Park Trail, Moosup Valley State Park Trail, and Farmington River State Park Trail. The agency is gathering market data, operational concepts, and cost structures to inform a future competitive concession award. Vendors should be able to provide rental bicycles, maintenance, staffing, and customer service, and demonstrate experience in recreation‑related concessions. • Concession service to be located on multiple trailheads within Connecticut state parks. • Required capabilities: fleet acquisition/maintenance, point‑of‑sale systems, staffing, insurance, and compliance with state park regulations. • DEEP seeks insight on pricing models, revenue‑share structures, and seasonal operation plans. • No formal bid deadline is listed; this is an information‑gathering phase (RFI). • Primary contact: Tenia Seay, Bureau of Outdoor Recreation – State Parks Division.