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Essex County·New Jersey

To Provide Recreational Services and Activities at Glenfield Park, Montclair, New Jersey

Closes 2/18/2026$500k – $1.5MInvitation for Bid
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Description

The County of Essex is seeking a qualified vendor to operate and manage recreational services and activities at Glenfield Park in Montclair, NJ. The scope includes running concession stands, providing entertainment programming, and delivering a full suite of park‑based recreational activities for the community over a two‑year performance period. The contractor will be responsible for staffing, programming, equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and customer service, ensuring a vibrant and well‑maintained park experience. • Operate food, gift and miscellaneous concessions within the park. • Design, schedule, and execute entertainment and recreational programs (sports leagues, classes, events). • Manage park facilities, equipment, staffing, and safety protocols. • Provide ongoing reporting and liaison with the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs. • Fulfill a two‑year contract term beginning March 1 2026 (with a continuation option into 2027).

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Contact

Melissa Rivera(Agency Contact)

[email protected]

(973) 621-5100

Key dates

Opened
1/27/2026
Closes
2/18/2026
Duration
2 years

Last updated

Details

Type
Invitation for Bid
Industry
Sports and Recreation
NAICS
713990
Solicitation №
Competitive Contract # 26-020

Budget estimate

$500,000 – $1,500,000

No contract value is disclosed. Based on typical municipal park‑recreation contracts of similar size and a two‑year term, a reasonable estimate ranges from roughly $500,000 for modest programming to $1,500,000 for a full‑service operation that includes extensive concessions, staffing, and event production. Factors influencing the final amount include the scale of concession sales, number of programs offered, staffing levels, and any optional one‑year extension.

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