This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Newark, Delaware. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

DNREC is seeking Proposals from qualified firms ("Vendor") to provide full Concession, Operations and Management Services ("Contract") for The Deerfield Golf Club located in Newark, Delaware and Garrison's Lake Golf Course located in Smyrna, Delaware. The successful Vendor will operate both golf courses and their appurtenant facilities, the golf pro shops, banquet rooms, bars, restaurants and conference facilities as well as Rankin House, a four-bedroom historic house located at Deerfield (collectively for both properties, the "Facility"). The Term of the Contract will be fifteen (15) years, with a potential ten (10) year extension at DNREC's option. Preference will be given to Vendors that can demonstrate a comprehensive proposal for all operational areas of the Facility. Vendors with an expertise in one area, such as either food/beverage or golf operations may submit a proposal with a joint-venture partner. Joint venture submissions will be submitted as included herein and only under the Prime Vendor. Deadline for Questions Due Monday, January 9, 2023 Response to Questions Posted Monday, January 23, 2023 Oral Presentations/Interviews with Select Vendors Estimated week of March 6, 2023 Estimated Notification of Award Estimated April 2023 Commencement of Contract January 1, 2024 (unless otherwise negotiated Each proposal must be accompanied by a transmittal letter which briefly summarizes the proposing Vendor's interest in providing the required professional services. The transmittal letter must also clearly state and justify any exceptions to the requirements of the RFP which the applicant may have taken in presenting the proposal. (Applicant exceptions must also be recorded on Attachment 3). DNREC reserves the right to deny any and all exceptions taken to the RFP requirements. During the site visit, each potential Vendor will have the opportunity to acquaint and familiarize itself with the conditions of the facilities as they exist, and the character of the operation to be carried out under the resulting Contract. Only Vendors in attendance at both prebid meetings, evidenced by a registration signin sheet, will be considered for award (non-attendee proposals will be disqualified and not considered for further evaluation). Revists - Vendors wishing to revisit one or both golf courses after the Mandatory Prebid and Site Visit and prior to the bid submission deadline may schedule visits through Morningstar Golf, LLC in coordination with the current operator, to minimize any disruption to activities at the facilities. No questions will be answered during a Revisit. A Revisit is only additional review of the Facilities. Additionally, DNREC cannot guarantee a Revisit and they will be handled first-come/first-serve, and subject to availability. Reminder, no questions will be answered at a Revisit to ensure a fair bid process for all interested Vendors. All questions should be submitted via the Q&A process included herein. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.