Winter Themed Attractions at Ft. Tuthill County Park

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to obtain proposals from interested and experienced private, public or non-profit entities to submit business concepts for winter themed attractions at Fort Tuthill County Park. Attractions could include an outdoor ice-skating rink, drive or walk-through light show, carriage rides, and a winter village for example. The County, through its Parks and Recreation Department, seeks to contract with professional operator(s) that possess the knowledge, experience, and expertise to create and operate successful winter attractions that will appeal to both the local community and visitors. Key aspects of the proposal include: • Proposed use and vision for the property that is complementary and compatible with Fort Tuthill County Park, existing partners, and nearby private properties. • General Operations, including preliminary business plan, operating season, hours of operation, and ability to obtain insurance and naming the County as ‘Additional Insured’. • Draft Revenue Share Plan, with financial statements that may be requested as part of the final recommendation and award. • Site Development, including any proposed amenities/installations/improvements within Fort Tuthill County Park, ingress and egress to the area, and environmental concerns/impacts. • Operations & Maintenance, including operating season, hours and days of operation, business plan, marketing and promotional plan, cleaning and maintenance plan, and waste management. • Management, Supervision, and Staffing, including personnel management, proposed staff and functions. • Public Safety and Emergency Procedures, including emergency protocol, emergency response plan, evacuation procedures, and general safety protocols and procedures. • Parking and Traffic Mitigation Plan, including parking and parking management plan, traffic control plan. • Fiscal Impact, including proposed charges for goods and services, revenue share plan with County Parks and Recreation Department, and profit and loss estimate for initial five-year period.