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

On behalf of the State of Colorado, Colorado Parks and Wildlife ("CPW") is issuing this Request for Proposals ("RFP") to obtain competitive proposals from qualified individuals and companies to establish a backcountry yurt rental operation at State Forest State Park. This will include a minimum of 8 yurts or huts of an approved design, constructed in approved locations to facilitate year-round overnight accommodations for group or individual bed rentals. These are primitive sites with no electricity, water, or septic available. Please note that hunting outfitting or horseback outfitting is prohibited. Most yurt locations are accessible by motor vehicle during the summer months. There are at least two locations that will require patrons to access yurts by foot travel year-round. Motorized access is allowed by concession staff for daily cleaning and maintenance. All locations require access by snowmobile, skiing, or snowshoeing during winter months. Vehicle access during the spring and fall will be dictated by weather and road conditions. Preference will be given to proposals providing hard-sided yurts/huts or elevated soft-sided yurts built on platforms at least four feet from ground level. The State reserves the right to add additional goods/services that would be seen as a natural extension of this procurement over the term of this award. The 71,000-acre State Forest State Park is located on the Western Slope of the Never Summer and Medicine Bow Mountains, with the headquarters near Gould. State Forest State Park is a high country park ranging in elevation from 8,500 to 12,500 feet. The rugged expanse of State Forest State Park is the setting for some of the most enjoyable outdoor activities in Colorado. Winter recreation at State Forest State Park is typically underway by December and usually lasts well into April. There are approximately 90 miles of snowmobile and ski trails available to park users. Snow conditions at State Forest State Park vary with elevation. Snow depths of three to six feet are common. State Forest State Park is a multiple use forest managed for its timber, range, wildlife, and recreation resources. The park hosts over 300,000 visitors annually, with a variety of recreation activities. Visitors can enjoy hiking, photography, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, camping, backpacking, picnicking, and mountain biking. State Forest State Park is managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife through a recreation lease agreement with the Colorado State Land Board. The current lease between Colorado Parks and Wildlife and The Colorado State Land board began in 2017 and will expire in 2037 The initial term of the awarded Contract shall begin on the date of contract execution and continue until December 31, 2034. The State may extend the Contract through June 30, 2037 in the event that the State determines an extension is necessary Send questions to: Robert Blank, CPW Contract Administrator Email Address: robert.blank@state.co.us Question Deadline 09/13/2023 at 5:00 PM MT