RFP 001-26 Kayaking and Paddleboard Concessions

Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
State:	North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Posted Date:	Mar 20, 2026
Due Date:	Apr 2, 2026
Solicitation No:	340-RFP 001-26
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Solicitation Number:	340-RFP 001-26
Project Title:	RFP 001-26 Kayaking and Paddleboard Concessions
Description:	RFP 001-26 for Rental Concession located at Beach Access #2. In past years this area this area has provided kayaking & paddleboarding rentals. This year the county is welcoming other concession rental services to be submitted. Rental proposal ideas will be evaluated on their individual merits, feasibility, and alignment with County goals.
Opening Date:	4/2/2026 2:00 PM
Posted Date:	3/21/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	COUNTY OF ONSLOW


Solicitation Number * 340-RFP 001-26	Department COUNTY OF ONSLOW	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-04-02T14:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-03-20T19:08:25.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Entertainment services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions —	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Kathryn Bruce
Description RFP 001-26 for Rental Concession located at Beach Access #2. In past years this area this area has provided kayaking & paddleboarding rentals. This year the county is welcoming other concession rental services to be submitted. Rental proposal ideas will be evaluated on their individual merits, feasibility, and alignment with County goals.

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Request For Proposal

RFP # 001-26

Rental Concession at

Onslow County Beach Access #2

2950 Islands Drive, North Topsail Beach, NC

Issued By:

Onslow County Purchasing Department

234 NW Corridor Blvd.

Jacksonville, NC 28540

Issued For:

1244 Onslow Pines Road

Jacksonville, NC 28540

Date of Issue: March 20, 2026

Proposals Due: April 2, 2026

Time: 2:00 pm

KEY INFORMATION SUMMARY SHEET

Request for Proposals

Rental Concession

RFP # 001-26

RFP Issue Date:

Mailing address to submit proposals:

March 20, 2026

Onslow County Purchasing Department

Attn: Christina Russell

234 NW Corridor Blvd.

Jacksonville, NC 28540

Deadline for Written Questions:

12:00 noon March 26, 2026

Proposal Due Date:

April 2, 2026 by 2:00 PM

Onslow County, North Carolina

Request for Proposals

Rental Concessions

1.0 Introduction

The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking the services of a concessionaire to provide

services to the specific area located at Beach Access #2, 2950 Islands Drive, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460.

While past concessions at this location have primarily included kayaks, paddle boards and related safety

equipment for rental, proposers should note that these examples are not intended to limit the scope of proposals.

The County welcomes other concession rental services in this area for consideration at Beach Access #2 located at

2950 Islands Drive, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460. Services should enhance visitor experience, promote public

enjoyment, and should be appropriate for a beach access setting at this location. The County is encouraging

qualified concessionaires to submit your rental proposal ideas to be evaluated on their individual merits,

feasibility, and alignment with County goals. Copies of the Request for Proposal (RFP) may be obtained by

contacting the Purchasing Department, phone (910) 455-1750 during regular business hours. The County of

Onslow reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals. The County of Onslow encourages all businesses,

including minority, women owned businesses to respond to all Request for Proposals.

2.0 Preparation of Proposal

Each offeror must thoroughly examine the Request for Proposal and contract documents to ensure that all

requirements can be met. Proposals shall be submitted on the forms included within the RFP documents. See

“Proposal Submittal Format” for detailed instructions on what information to submit.

Each offeror shall submit with its proposal the name, address, and telephone number of the person(s) with

authority to bind the company and answer questions or provide clarification concerning the offeror’s proposal.

3.0 Questions

All questions pertaining to this Request for Proposal (RFP) shall be submitted in writing no later than

12:00 PM, March 26, 2026. Questions may be emailed to: PurchasingBids@onslowcountync.gov

Only written questions will be considered formal. Any information given verbally or by telephone will be

considered informal. Any questions that the County feels are pertinent to all proposers will be mailed as an

addendum to the RFP. E-mail messages will be treated as written questions.

4.0 Submittals

In order to be considered all proposals must be submitted in writing no later than 2:00 PM (EST) on April 2,

2026. No proposal will be accepted after the official time and date. Offerors mailing responses should allow

delivery time to ensure timely receipt of their proposal. The responsibility for getting the proposal to the Onslow

County Purchasing Department on or before the specified time and date is solely and strictly the responsibility of

the responding offeror.

The County will in no way be responsible for delays caused by any occurrence. Responses may be hand carried

or mailed to:

Onslow County Purchasing Department

Attn: Christina Russell

234 NW Corridor Blvd.

Jacksonville, NC 28540

Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (EST)

Monday through Friday

The outside of the envelope shall be clearly marked “RFP # 001-26 Beach Assess #2 Rental Concessions.”

5.0 Time for Acceptance

Each proposal shall state that it is a firm offer which may be accepted within a period of 60 days. Although the

contract is expected to be awarded prior to that time, the 60-day period is requested to allow for unforeseen

delays.

6.0 Cost for Proposal Preparation

Any costs incurred by offeror’s in preparing or submitting offers are the offeror’s' sole responsibility; the County

of Onslow will not reimburse any offeror for any costs incurred prior to award.

7.0 Offeror Responsibility

The offeror is responsible for verifying any and/all information provided and to familiarize themselves with the

site location and work required, prior to submitting a proposal. Offeror’s are expected to examine the property

and to form their own conclusions as to its suitability for concession purposes. The County makes no guaranty or

warranty, either expressed or implied, with respect to the property.

A plea of ignorance of the conditions that exist, or may hereafter exist, or difficulties that may be encountered in

the execution of the work, as a result of failure to make necessary investigations and examinations, will not be

accepted as an excuse for any failure, or omission on the part of the successful documents and to complete the

services for the consideration set forth herein, or as a basis for any claim whatsoever.

8.0 Inspection of Property

The beach access area involved is available for inspection to prospective offerors. Arrangements for inspections

can be made through the Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department, Doug Jones, at (910) 937-1325 or

Jeremiah_Jones@onslowcountync.gov. The requirements of this RFP will not be discussed during any visit by a

perspective offeror. Any verbal or written information provided by any County official to any perspective offeror

shall have no bearing on the requirements specified in this RFP. Changes and clarifications regarding the

specification of the RFP can be made only by official written addenda issued by the Onslow County Purchasing

Department.

Arial views of the property outlined in red is below with access to water by walkway from parking area and

across the street is the beach #2 access. Awarded Bidder will have access to a locked area at the Beach Access #2

building for storing or charging devises during operation.

9.0 References

Offeror shall provide references for which this type of service is/was provided to other agencies within the State

of North Carolina. Reference information shall be submitted on the form enclosed.

10.0 Exceptions to the Proposal

Exceptions to any specification or requirement contained herein must be clearly stated on the “Exceptions to the

Proposal and Sample Agreement” form. The Exception to the Proposal form is provided herein.

11.0 Sample Agreement

Attached is a Sample Service Agreement that describes the county’s contractual terms and conditions. The

successful Service Provider will be required to enter into a service agreement with the County. Any exceptions to

the terms and conditions of the Service Agreement must be documented and listed on the “Exceptions to the

Proposal and Sample Agreement” form.

12.0 Evaluation

The County of Onslow reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to waive any minor informalities in

a proposal. Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the County taking into

consideration the following criteria:

• Qualifications, experience and approach;

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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