This prospectus is being issued to solicit applications for a concession campground, day use area and cabin rental special use permit for the Ocala National Forest, USFS Region 8, located in Florida.

A permit will be issued to provide high-quality public service for the operation and maintenance of government-owned recreation facilities. One applicant will be selected for all offerings.

The Ocala National Forest anticipates choosing a successful applicant(s) in December 2019, with the intention of operations beginning in time to provide services for the 2020 recreation season.

The Ocala National Forest concession prospectus sites are located on the Lake George and Seminole Ranger Districts. The prospectus offers 3 large and highly developed recreation area complexes centered on spring sources (Alexander Springs, Juniper Springs, Silver Glen Springs) and within these complexes are 2 campgrounds, 2 RV sewer waste stations, 3 day use picnic areas, 3 swim beaches, 3 non-motorized watercraft launches, 3 stores, 2 bathhouses, 3 boat rental services, 3 non-motorized watercraft runs (1 canoe run through a wilderness area), 2 boardwalk trail systems, 4 other trails and numerous Civilian Conservation Camp buildings and structures. Additionally, the prospectus offers 1 watercraft take out area, 2 family campgrounds, 1 group campground, 1 RV sewer waste station, 3 day use areas containing 3 picnic areas, 4 boat launch sites, 2 beaches, 2 trailheads/trails and 2 cabin rentals (1 listed on the National Register of Historic Places).

Site visits are scheduled for September 4 and 5, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Interested bidders should plan to attend both days, as well as pack a lunch. Please arrive at the Lake George Ranger District office, 17147 E. State Road 40, Silver Springs, FL 34488, by 9:00 a.m. We will conclude each day at one of the recreation sites by 6:00 p.m.   

See 4 attached documents for additional information and site descriptions.
Prospectus Ocala NF.pdf
Appendices 1_3 Ocala NF Prospectus.pdf
Appendices 4_20 Ocala NF Prospectus.pdf 
Appendices 21_25 Ocala NF.pdf

Contracting Office Address:
National Forests in Florida
325 John Knox Road, Suite F-100
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850)523-8500
United States

Place of Performance:

Ocala National Forest
National Forests in Florida
325 John Knox Road, Suite F-100
Tallahassee, FL32303
(850) 523-8500

Lake George Ranger District
17147 E. State Road 40
Silver Springs, FL 34488
(352) 625-2520

Seminole Ranger District
40929 State Road
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3153

AMENDMENT 1 posted: 12428319R0002 Errata 1 Property Insurance - posted 19 July 2019

AMENDMENT 2 posted: Site Visit dates/times - posted 8 August 2019

AMENDMENT 3 posted: Change to Sections K and O - posted 20 August 2019

AMENDMENT 4 posted: Change Site Visit dates due to the hurricane - posted 30 August 2019

AMENDMENT 5 posted: Extend Application Due Date and answer questions - posted 20 September 2019