CONCESSIONAIRE SERVICES AT DON PEDRO RECREATION AGENCY FACILITIES

The Turlock Irrigation District is seeking a qualified concessionaire to operate food, retail, and event‑related services at the Don Pedro Recreation Agency (DPRA) facilities in Tuolumne County, California, under a 3‑to‑5‑year contract. The awardee may run the Trading Post store/restaurant, the Lagoon Snack Shack, and/or provide optional catering and event‑center rental services. The District will supply the building space and basic kitchen equipment; the concessionaire is responsible for staffing, inventory, point‑of‑sale systems, licensing, insurance, and day‑to‑day operations. Proposals must be submitted by 2:00 PM PT on November 13, 2026 and attendance at a mandatory pre‑proposal meeting/site visit on November 2, 2026 is required. • Operate the DPRA Trading Post store and restaurant (retail goods, food service, customer support). • Optional: Manage the Lagoon Snack Shack (seasonal snack/beverage service). • Optional: Provide catering for Visitor Center events (first right of refusal). • Optional: Manage event‑center rentals (scheduling, customer coordination, on‑site oversight). • Contract term: 3–5 years, with revenue‑share compensation (percentage of gross sales or fixed amount). • Required licenses, insurance (general liability $1‑2 M, workers’ comp, umbrella $5 M, pollution liability $1 M), and compliance with California health regulations. • Mandatory pre‑proposal meeting/site visit on Nov 2, 2026 at 11500 Bonds Flat Rd., La Grange, CA 95329. • Submission deadline: Nov 13, 2026, 2:00 PM PT, sealed proposals to Materials Management Department, Turlock Irrigation District.