In an ongoing effort to expand recreational opportunities within its parks, the Alabama State Parks Division is currently accepting bids for the operation, by concession contract, of a Jungle Float and/or other modular, inflatable water park concession at the following state parks: Blue Springs, Chewacla, Lakepoint, Lake Guntersville, Lake Lurleen, Oak Mountain, and Wind Creek.
The deadline to receive sealed bids is 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. All bids will be publicly opened the following day at 2 p.m. Vendors interested in submitting a bid must contact Toni Hart at toni.hart@dcnr.alabama.gov or call 334-242-3334 to receive a bid packet.
Each bidder should personally examine the facilities offered. Arrangements for such examination can be made by contacting the following park representatives:
Blue Springs
Toni Hart
toni.hart@dcnr.alabama.gov
334-242-3334
Chewacla
O’Dell Banks
odell.banks@dcnr.alabama.gov
334-887-5621
Lakepoint
Sharon Matherne
sharon.matherne@dcnr.alabama.gov
334-687-8011
Lake Guntersville
Chris Bentley
chris.bentley@dcnr.alabama.gov
256-738-3684
Lake Lurleen
Chad Davis
chad.davis@dcnr.alabama.gov
256-247-5466
Oak Mountain
Kelly Ezell
kelly.ezell@dcnr.alabama.gov
205-620-2520
Wind Creek
Bruce Adams
bruce.adams@dcnr.alabama.gov
256-329-0845
A recent addition to summer waters, these floating water parks feature rope swings, trampolines, slides, and more. This new offering joins a growing list of similar recreation-related concession adventures within Alabama’s state parks including cable skiing and zip lines.
Interested vendors can view the complete bid invitations at www.outdooralabama.com/request-proposals. For more information, contact Toni Hart at toni.hart@dcnr.alabama.gov or call 334-242-3334.
The Alabama State Parks Division relies on visitor fees and the support of other partners like local communities to fund the majority of their operations. To learn more, visit www.alapark.com.
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