Description
The State of South Carolina, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism seeks a qualified developer to design, construct, finance, operate, and maintain a public resort on approximately 325 acres of Lake Hartwell shoreline under a 50‑year sub‑lease. The award will be based on best value, combining technical merit and a revenue‑share pricing formula. The successful offeror must assume full responsibility for all development costs, obtain U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approval, and manage ongoing operations while delivering a public‑access recreation facility.
• Provide a comprehensive resort concept, master plan, market study, and feasibility analysis.
• Submit a revenue‑share (percentage‑based) lease‑rate formula (Attachment B) to determine rent payments to the State.
• Finance, design, construct, and maintain all infrastructure (roads, utilities, facilities) with no reliance on State funding.
• Comply with USACE recreation‑development policy, environmental regulations, and nondiscrimination requirements.
• Meet mandatory pre‑proposal conference (4 Nov 2026) and site‑visit (4 Nov 2027) schedules; respond to questions by 12 Nov 2026.