Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking bids for the operation of a waterfall viewing concession at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. The concession will operate multiple rafting trips daily, and the successful bidder will be responsible for financing, designing, constructing, maintaining, operating, and managing the concession. The initial license period will be for one year, with an option to renew for five additional one-year periods. The bidder will be required to pay a percentage of gross receipts derived from the operation of the concession, with a minimum acceptable monthly bid amount of 10% of gross receipts. The bidder will also be responsible for daily clean-up and maintenance, and must comply with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• The concession will operate from Wednesday to Sunday, with extended hours possible at the discretion of the awarded bidder.
• The bidder must provide a deposit of $500 with their bid, which will be returned to unsuccessful bidders.
• The bidder must carry and maintain public liability insurance, with minimum amounts of $300,000 per person and $1,000,000 per accident.
• The bidder must comply with all applicable safety laws and regulations, and must designate a responsible member of their organization as a safety officer.