What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe San Bernardino County Regional Parks Department seeks proposals to lease approximately three acres of vacant land at Glen Helen Regional Park in San Bernardino, California, for an open outdoor recreation and entertainment development. The selected proposer will fund and manage design, engineering, construction including parking, daily operations, maintenance, permitting, licensing, insurance, and all utility costs over a ten-year contract term. Proposals must include a development plan, a promotional plan, a market feasibility study, financial and entity references, and required certifications. Only onshore United States organizations are eligible to bid, and work will be performed onsite. Proposers must register and submit proposals electronically through the County Electronic Procurement Network (ePro) prior to the submission deadline. A mandatory pre-bid conference will take place on October 8, 2026, all questions are due by October 22, 2026, and the County will evaluate proposals on stipulated content, required licensing, experience, and past performance.
Scope of work
- Lease approximately three acres of vacant land at Glen Helen Regional Park
- Provide design, engineering, and construction of improvements including parking
- Provide all materials, furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and sales/service items
- Manage daily operations of the premises and concession
- Obtain permitting, insurance, and licensing
- Maintain the premises and constructed improvements
- Develop and update a detailed Development Plan for capital improvements
- Provide annual reporting on environmentally preferable goods used
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| References | 5% |
| Interview, Presentation, or Demonstration | 10% |
Minimum qualifications
- Registered with the County Electronic Procurement Network (ePro) prior to submission
- Business entity registered with the California Secretary of State
- Evidence of financial capability and credit worthiness, including FICO score
- Necessary licenses, permits, and certifications required by law
- Compliance with California prevailing wage requirements
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment A - Cover Page
- Attachment B - Statement of Certification
- Statement of Experience and Qualifications
- Attachment C - Licenses, Permits, and/or Certifications
- Attachment D - Certification Regarding Debarment or Suspension
- Attachment E - Proposed Minimum Lease Fee
- Attachment F - References
- Attachment G - Employment of Former County Officials
- Attachment H - Exceptions to RFP
- Attachment J - Indemnification and Insurance Requirements Affidavit
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the County Electronic Procurement Network (ePro)
- Instructions
- Proposers must register with ePro prior to the deadline. Format on 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper, 3/4 inch margins, single spaced, minimum 11-point font, consecutively numbered pages.