P25CA008 RFP Historic-style Specialty Retail

Basic Information
Title	P25CA008 RFP Historic-style Specialty Retail
Agency	Dept of Parks & Recreation
Department	Dept of Parks & Recreation
Event ID	0000040067
Format/Type	Sell Event / RFx
Published Date	08/14/2026
Bid Due Date	10/14/2026
Pre Bid Conference	Non Mandatory
Pre-bid Date	09/02/2026 1:00PM
Pre-bid Location	Colorado House, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, 2733 San Diego Ave. San Diego, CA 92110

Category Information
UNSPSC	80141701 Marketing & distribution services - Distribution - Direct sales srvcss

Contact Information
Name	Megan E Boisvert
Email	megan.boisvert@parks.ca.gov

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): September 2, 2026, at 1:00 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 September 15, 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 October 14, 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.