Upcoming Procurement Data
General Information
Solicitation Title:
Innkeeper Services Bald Eagle Nature Inn
Agency:
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Existing Contract Number:
PO 4300213981
Proposed Solicitation Date:
11/15/17
Contract Expiration Date:
08/30/2018
Proposed Method of Procurement:
Description:
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking the services of a contractor to operate the 16-room Nature Inn located at Bald Eagle State Park in Howard Township, Centre County. The contractor will be required to live on-site in housing provided at the inn. The goal of this Nature Inn is not only to expand the base of State Park users by offering overnight accommodations that do not require the visitor to provide basic amenities, but to also provide the opportunity to provide educational messages to help people make lifestyle decisions that will enhance and protect natural resources.
The contractor is responsible for the overall operations of the inn including the daily operating support functions, including but not limited to direct responsibility for guest services, front desk, housekeeping, and food & beverage operations. The contractor will work a minimum of 60 hours a week and must be able to communicate with guests in English. The Nature Inn will include 16 overnight guest rooms, a reception area, public social areas, outside common areas, meeting room, fireplace, environmental education displays, food preparation area, and a contractor suite. A complimentary breakfast will be provided to inn guests and catering for large groups will be available by request.
The contractor and contractor’s staff will operate the inn with support by Bald Eagle State Park maintenance staff. This concept is being used to leverage the flexibility and cost benefit by operating the facility with non-state personnel. The contractor is responsible for the overall operations of the inn including the daily support functions. The contractor will have direct responsibility for guest services, front desk, housekeeping, marketing, and food & beverage operations. It is expected that the contractor will provide the staffing necessary to operate the inn compliant to Bureau of State Park’s standards and the varied occupancy rates. The building and grounds maintenance will be the responsibility of Bald Eagle State Park maintenance staff. Basic daily and routine maintenance within the inn and surrounding area will be the responsibility of the Contractor.
Reservations for the inn property will be made through the Bureau of State Park’s central computerized reservation program (ReservePA). All revenue generated by the facility will be transmitted to the Commonwealths bank by Bald Eagle State Park revenue designated staff.
Review Information
Issuing Office:
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Contact Person:
Michelle Flynn
Contact Email:
mflynn@pa.gov