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This project will include the operation, management, and promotion of the oval dirt track at the City of Pueblo's Honor Farm Park and Open Space Property, located at 3933 North Pueblo Blvd., Pueblo, Colorado, 81008. The Operator will be required to conduct and operate racing events at the existing oval dirt track (see Attachment C - Site Map). Such events may include, but not be limited to, stock car, motorcycle, and motocross. Operator will furnish all personnel, supervision, management, insurance, labor, parts, tools, equipment, materials, building improvements, utilities, and/or transportation, necessary to perform these services and racing events. 1.2. Background On June 26, 1974, the 4,100-acre area known as the Honor Farm Property was leased to the City of Pueblo for 20 years. The lease was renewed in 1994 and continued until June 2001. During the term of the lease the approximately 780 acres of the property was used for a motor sports park (established in 1975) and a radio-controlled airplane area (established in 1976). In 2001, the City purchased 2,373 acres of the northern portion of the property leased from the State of Colorado. This is the majority of the property that makes up the City's Honor Farm recreation and open space park. At the time of the purchase, the lease was terminated and the remaining 1,727 acres of the southern portion of the Honor Farm was combined with Lake Pueblo State Park. In 2008, the City annexed 954 acres of the City's Honor Farm property and has land use regulatory control of the area that was annexed. The annexed area is located within the Pueblo city limits. On November 12, 2007, the City Council approved the Honor Farm Park and Open Space Master Plan creating a long-term plan for the phased development and operation of 2,373 acres of public parks and open space property located in unincorporated Pueblo County west of Pueblo Boulevard (SH 45) and south of US Highway 50 West. The master plan identified uses, features, amenities, open space, and management of the park and open space area. In the future, Spalding Road will intersect with Pueblo Boulevard and cut through the existing Motocross area. As a part of the City's land acquisition from the State, the City granted a conservation easement to the State of Colorado that allows for park, recreation, and open space areas, but prohibits future commercial and residential development of the property. The Master Plan includes the provision of the oval track area that could be managed for racing events. Also, the Master Plan recommends that these racing venues should be provided through a contract or lease arrangement with a private operator. In 2009, the City of Pueblo established the City's Honor Farm area as an enterprise operation (HFE) whereby the costs for the operation, management, and improvement of the 2,373-acre Honor Farm Property are set up as a self-sustaining enterprise of the City. The HFE, by City Ordinance, is required to be operated and managed without subsidy from the City's General Fund. The existing dirt oval racing facility containing 29 acres that includes a dirt oval track, pit parking, racing tower, and a parking lot is included within the area that could be used for this operation. A dirt oval track was built in the late 1980s and operated for 10-15 years, but then operations ended until October 2018 when began operations various racing events. The current operator has done miscellaneous improvements to the site, but additional renovations may need to take place depending on the racing needs. The City of Pueblo, Colorado ("City") is soliciting proposals from interested parties for the operation, management, and promotion of the Oval Dirt Track area located on the City's Honor Farm Park and Open Space Property located at 3933 North Pueblo Blvd., Pueblo, Colorado 81008 in accordance with all the terms and conditions referenced in the Request for Proposal documents. The Proposer has the option of operating racing events of their choice within the boundaries listed on "Exhibit C - Site Map". Such events may include, but not be limited to, stock car, motorcycle, and motocross, etc. 3.2. Scope of Service This Scope of Services includes, but is not specifically limited to, the components as outlined below: Develop, operate, maintain, and promote the Oval Dirt Track facility. Provide a clean and safe Oval Dirt Track area. Develop, operate, and maintain the Oval Dirt Track area with minimal disturbance to the existing vegetation in the area. Develop and/or modify the site to improve or enhance facilities and racing opportunities at the operator's expense. Additional details are provided in the attached Sample Lease Agreement. 3.3. Additional Project Requirements Operator's use of the premises is subject to the conditions and limitations of the Conservation Easement recorded July 2, 2001, included as Attachment D and as detailed in the Sample Lease Agreement. 3.4. Improvements Upon termination of the Agreement, any improvements of a permanent nature will become the property of the City. 3.5. Term The lease is expected to begin on January 1, 2025. Operator will be expected to develop, operate, maintain, and promote safe Oval Dirt Track events for a minimum of three (3) years and up to five (5) years with the option to extend for a two (2) year period at the City's discretion. Upon termination of the Agreement, any improvements of a permanent nature will become property of the City. Deadline for Questions:August 27, 2024, 4:00pm