RFP #1178782 - Operation of an Outdoor Ice Rink at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland

The Montgomery County Government is seeking proposals from experienced ice-skating rink operators to manage, operate, and maintain the Silver Spring Ice Rink at Veterans Plaza. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing a first-class outdoor seasonal ice-skating facility on a management fee basis without expense to the County. The ice rink should be operated as a public facility with public access and reasonable use rates, providing a beloved local amenity for the residential community in Silver Spring. Key responsibilities include managing and maintaining the facility, providing equipment, and staffing the rink. The contract will be for a seasonal ice rink, operating from October to April each year. Some key points to consider include: • The ice rink is located on Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland • The facility is under a permanent pavilion cover • The contractor will be required to have a celebratory opening each year, coordinated with the Silver Spring Regional Center • The ice rink should be operated as a public facility with public access and reasonable use rates • The contractor will be responsible for providing equipment and staffing the rink