Non - Motorized Human - Powered Boat Rentals

2026-11-03

SERVICE OVERVIEW DEEP currently contracts with private vendors to provide non - motorized human - powered boat rentals at select state parks . Additional state park locations for non - motorized boat rentals provide more opportunities for these types of services to be enjoyed by the visiting public . Non - motorized boat rentals are an example of an elevated outdoor recreation experience that would help increase access to the outdoors and would expand tourism destination at additional state parks . According to findings from survey data reported in Connecticut ’ s Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2024 - 2029 , “ Expansion of access points and rental facilities can promote water - based recreation .” To further elevate the public ’ s experience at these locations , DEEP is seeking to enter a contract with a qualified Concessionaire or qualified Concessionaires under the service authorization of Conn . Gen . Stat . 23 - 26 , to provide non - motorized boat rental services to the public at the State Parks identified below . Applicants do not need to operate at all locations listed , bids are accepted for one or may include several locations to render services . State Park Locations . DEEP has identified the following State Parks as suitable for such rentals . Please refer to Attachment A for Concession Area Maps and Attachment C for Site Specifications , which may be found in the Solicitation of the CTsource bid board . • Burr Pond State Park , Torrington • Hopeville Pond State Park , Griswold • Indian Well State Park , Shelton • Lake Waramaug State Park , Kent / New Preston • Mount Tom State Park , Litchfield • Pattaconk Lake / Reservoir Recreation Area ( Cockaponset State Forest ), Chester / Haddam • Squantz Pond State Park , New Fairfield  C . SCOPE OF SERVICE DESCRIPTION 1 . Service Expectations The Concessionaire will be expected to enter into a three - year contract ( 2026 - 2028 ) with the DEEP for the exclusive right to provide a non - motorized boat rental services operation to the general public , at the state parks listed above . With mutual consent of the parties , said contract may be extended without further competition for a period of less than or equal to the original term of three ( 3 ) years .

Connecticut

2026-03-27