Project Information

Bid Title

Rental & Concession Vendor for Weedon Island

Issuing Agency

Pinellas County

Location

Florida

Published Date

May 12, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 11, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

26-0482-RFP

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Project Description

Project ID: 26-0482-RFP

Title: Rental & Concession Vendor for Weedon Island

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 5/12/2026

Due Date: 6/11/2026

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Solicitation

PARKS AND CONSERVATION RESOURCES

96115

Project ID: 26-0482-RFP

Release Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

· Due Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026 3:00pm

Posted Tuesday, May 12, 2026 3:22pm

All dates & times in Eastern Time

Draft Response Events RSVP No Bid29 days, 17 hours, 48 minutes

Post Information

Posted At:Tue, May 12, 2026 3:22 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The County intends to award an agreement to a qualified proposer to provide concession services under a flexible operational model.

While Weedon Island has historically supported paddle-based rentals, the County is not prescribing a single service format. Proposers may submit innovative approaches, including:

• On-site rentals
• Satellite/off-site staging with delivery
• Guided eco-tours or educational programming
• Hybrid service models

All proposals must comply with County operational, environmental, and site-specific constraints.

Background

Weedon Island Preserve is a 3,700-acre preserve located on the northwest shores of Old Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida. Owned by the State of Florida, and managed by the County through a lease agreement, Weedon Island Preserve encompasses over 10 natural communities, several historic sites and various passive recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, hiking, and picnicking. Over 1,980 acres of tidal-influenced aquatic lands and mangrove islands surround the Preserve. Several protected bays, including Riviera Bay and Papy’s Bayou, provide quiet waters for recreational paddlers. The Preserve’s South Paddling Trail, a 4-mile loop trail, begins at the Preserve’s fishing pier and is easily accessible from Riviera Bay.

Timeline

Issue Date:

May 12, 2026

Pre-Conference Information (Non-Mandatory):

May 22, 2026, 10:00am

1800 Weedon Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Site Visit Information:

May 22, 2026, 10:00am

1800 Weedon Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Question Submission Deadline:

May 28, 2026, 12:00pm

Proposal Submission Deadline:

June 11, 2026, 3:00pm

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 532490Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing

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