Description
The City of Stockton is seeking qualified organizations, nonprofits, concessionaires, or partnerships to restore and reactivate the Silver Lake Family Camp for public benefit. The camp is located on federal land and has been closed since 2022. The selected entity will be responsible for purchasing, repairing, and maintaining all existing structures and infrastructure as part of assuming the Special Use Permit. The City encourages operating models such as family, youth, or community camping and outdoor recreation programs, nature-based education, leadership, and team-building programs, seasonal retreat or camp facility management, environmental stewardship, and outdoor adventure programs, and event hosting.
• The camp includes multiple buildings and infrastructure improvements, such as cabins, a dining lodge, kitchen, bathhouse, recreation and storage facilities, and associated utility systems.
• The total estimated capital renewal cost for necessary repairs is approximately $5.8 million.
• The selected respondent will be required to meet USFS eligibility requirements, submit a complete operating plan and financial qualifications for USFS approval, and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations governing land use, safety, and environmental protection.
• Interested respondents should provide a Letter of Interest and supporting materials, including operational concept, organizational qualifications and experience, certification of financial condition, and USFS vetting acknowledgment.