RFP #26-3916 to Enter into a Lease Agreement for the fomer RV Park Site at Burns Park

The City of North Little Rock, Arkansas, is seeking proposals to lease the former RV Park site at Burns Park. The site was damaged by a tornado in 2023 and has been closed since then. The city is looking for a qualified entity or individual to redevelop, operate, manage, and maintain the site, providing outdoor recreational opportunities for the community. Key Requirements: 1. The proposed use of the site must comply with the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (LWCF) and Arkansas' Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). 2. The city will not provide funding for capital improvements, operations, maintenance, repairs, or programming. 3. The proposer must submit a complete proposal, including an executive summary, outdoor recreational programming plan, operations and management plan, maintenance and stewardship plan, development plan, financial plan, experience and qualifications, and anti-collusion affidavit. Evaluation Criteria: 1. Qualifications, experience, and competence (25%) 2. Recreational benefit to the public (35%) 3. Organizational capacity (20%) 4. Financial sustainability (20%) Proposal Submission: 1. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope or box, clearly marked with the proposal name and address. 2. Proposals must be received by April 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. 3. Late proposals or amendments will not be accepted. The city reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, negotiate with qualified proposers, or modify or cancel the RFP in part or in its entirety. The selected proposer will be required to negotiate a lease agreement with the city, which must be approved by the North Little Rock City Council.