P25CA005 RFP Historic-style Specialty Retail

The goal of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to award a 10-year concession contract to operate historic-style specialty retail at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (OTSDSHP).

Pre-proposal Meeting (Optional): March 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Colorado House, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, 2733 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA 92110.

Instructions to Download the RFP: Prospective bidders may obtain the RFP, Sample Contract, and DPR398 by downloading them from the Cal eProcure website by clicking on VIEW EVENT PACKAGE button. To receive updates to this RFP you must create an account before downloading the documents.

Letters of Intent and Questions:  Letters of Intent are required in order to submit a proposal. Letters of Intent to Bid and Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing and received no later than 5:00 PM on April 10, 2026. To ensure fair competition, all proposers will receive the same information and materials; no telephone or personal inquiries about this RFP will be answered. Questions will be submitted in writing to the State by email to Megan.Boisvert@parks.ca.gov

Deadline for Proposal Submission:  Proposals must be delivered in person or by mail no later than 2:00 PM on June 5, 2026, at the California Department of Parks and Recreation, 715 P Street, 13th floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.

A written compilation of all questions and answers, and any RFP addenda, will be posted on the Cal eProcure website.