FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 11, 2015

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

DEP SEEKS BUSINESS PARTNER FOR VISITOR SERVICES AT FORT CLINCH STATE PARK

~Department seeks vendor to provide additional services at busy state park~

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service has released a call for business proposals seeking a service provider at Fort Clinch State Park. Possible services include food and beverage sales, merchandise sales, special events, recreational equipment rentals and more.

Last fiscal year, there were 260,205 visitors to Fort Clinch State Park, generating $20,254,996 in direct economic impact.

Interested parties must attend the March 31 meeting in order to be eligible to submit a proposal. Proposals are due no later than 5 p.m. EST, Friday, April 24, 2015.

WHAT:          Mandatory Onsite Meeting

WHEN:          Tuesday, March 31, 2015
                      2 p.m.

WHERE:        Fort Clinch State Park
                      2601 Atlantic Ave.
                      Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

To register for the mandatory meeting or to submit questions in advance, please email Savannah Lustria at Savannah.Lustria@dep.state.fl.us by 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday, March 30, 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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