Call For Business Plans SUP-BP #03-26 The Ridge Environmental Education and Event Center

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking business proposals for concession operations at The Ridge Environmental Education and Event Center at Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park in Haines City, Florida. The requested services include overnight accommodations, event management, food and beverage, and recreational equipment rental. Additional services may be proposed. A mandatory on-site meeting will be held on June 17, 2026, at 10 a.m. EDT. Interested parties must attend this meeting to be eligible to submit a proposal. • The proposal submission deadline is July 9, 2026, at 5 p.m. EDT. • The meeting location is The Ridge Environmental Education and Event Center, 5000 Firetower Road, Haines City, FL 33844. • Questions and registration for the mandatory meeting should be sent to Jake Landry at [email protected] by June 15, 2026, at 5 p.m. EDT.