Watersports Instruction at Sugden Regional Park

The Collier County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive water‑sports instruction and related recreational programming at Sugden Regional Park in Naples, Florida. The contract will run for an initial three‑year term with the option for three one‑year renewals. Services include water‑skiing, wake‑surfing, sailing instruction for all ages and abilities, adaptive programming for veterans and individuals with disabilities, and summer camp operations. The vendor may use County‑owned boats (subject to insurance and maintenance requirements) or its own vessels, and must handle all cash‑handling, POS, and insurance obligations. Additional optional services such as paddle‑board rentals, kayak classes, fishing events, obstacle‑course floats, and wellness activities are encouraged. The County will receive an annual commission from program revenues, payable monthly. • Location: Sugden Regional Park, 4284 Avalon Drive, Naples, FL 34112 • Scope: Instruction (water‑ski, wake‑surf, sailing), adaptive recreation, summer camps, optional rentals/events/wellness activities • Term: 3 years initial, plus up to three 1‑year renewals (potential 6 years) • Equipment: Use of two County‑owned boats or vendor‑owned vessels (must meet licensing/insurance standards) • Vendor responsibilities: staffing, manager on‑site, background checks, POS/cash management, insurance, maintenance, compliance with all local, state, federal regulations • Financial: Vendor pays a flat annual commission to the County (amount to be proposed); monthly payments to County; vendor bears fuel, maintenance, and any equipment replacement > $1,000 • Evaluation criteria: cover letter, W/MBE certification, business plan, commission proposal, experience, team expertise, local vendor preference (total 100 points) • Submission: Online via Collier County procurement portal; opening date August 7, 2026, 1:30 PM; pre‑proposal conference date not provided.