FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 19, 2015

CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850-245-2112, DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us 

DEP SEEKS PROVIDER FOR VISITOR SERVICES AT HUGH TAYLOR BIRCH STATE PARK

~Department seeks service provider for additional services at busy state park~

FORT LAUDERDALE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service has released a call for business plans seeking a service provider at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Possible services include food and beverage sales, recreational equipment rentals, merchandise sales and special event coordination. 

Last fiscal year more than 299,000 people visited Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, generating $22,772,239 in direct economic impact.

Interested parties must attend the mandatory meeting to be eligible to submit a proposal. Proposals must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. EST, Thursday, April 2, 2015.

WHAT:          Mandatory Onsite Meeting 

WHEN:          Tuesday, March 10, 2015
                      2 p.m.

WHERE:        Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
                      3109 East Sunrise Blvd.
                      Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

To register for the mandatory meeting or to submit questions in advance, please email Peter Zadikow at Peter.Zadikow@dep.state.fl.us by 5 p.m. EST, Monday, March 9, 2015.

For more information, please click here. 

About Florida State Parks, Greenways and Trails

The Florida Park Service is the proud recipient of three National Gold Medals for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, making Florida America’s first three-time Gold Medal winner. The awards were received in 1999, 2005 and 2013 from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and the National Recreation and Park Association.

Florida’s 171 state parks and trails inspire residents and visitors with recreation opportunities and scenic beauty that help strengthen families, educate children, expand local economies and foster community pride. With 161 parks, 10 state trails, nearly 800,000 acres, 100 miles of beaches and more than 1,500 miles of multi-use trails, visit soon and often to enjoy Florida’s natural treasures. Download the Florida State Parks Pocket Ranger® mobile app, available on iTunes and Android Market, to plan your trip and enhance your experience while visiting.  For more information, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org

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