CALL FOR BUSINESS PLANS AT Cayo costa State Park
Florida Park Service seeks a business partner to provide visitor services at Cayo Costa State Park. To learn more about the park, visit the park's webpage and view the Unit Management Plan. A Draft Business Plan Packet will be uploaded to this website prior to the Mandatory Onsite Meeting.
Call for Business Plans
SUP-BP #03-25 for a Concession Operation
Park
Scope of Services
Concession operation, including, but not limited to: Ferry Service, Merchandise Sales, Recreational Equipment Rentals, Overnight Accommodations, and Glamping.
County
Lee
Mandatory Onsite Meeting
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 10 a.m. EDT
Cayo Costa State Park
4 nautical miles west of Pine Island (26.685789, -82.245381)
Cayo Costa, FL 33922
*Interested parties must attend to be eligible to submit a proposal
Transportation to Cayo Costa State Park will be offered from the Jug Creek land base at the following address:
8145 Main Street
Bookelia, FL 33922
Note that some map applications may show the address as 8135 Main St. The Jug Creek land base entrance is located on the left after Bocilla Island Club Drive and before Moyer Lane. Park staff will be on site to assist attendees.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDEES WHO WILL BE USING THE PARK-PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION. THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING FOR PARK-PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION IS TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025.
Attendees using the park-provided transportation should arrive at Jug Creek at 9 a.m. EDT. This meeting will include a 30-minute ride on an open boat in each direction for those who choose the park-provided transportation. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately.
Term
- Negotiable.
Additional Questions
No later than 5 p.m. EDT, Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Proposal Deadline
No later than 5 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
To register for the mandatory on-site meeting and the park provided transportation, or to submit questions in advance, please email Jake Landry at FPS.Concessions@FloridaDEP.gov no later than 5 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, March 25, 2025.