Operate outdoor ice rink at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring
RFP #1201380 - Operation of an Outdoor Ice Rink at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland, Solicitation BPM059160 (eMMA BPM059160), issued by Montgomery County.
At a glance
Montgomery County seeks a contractor to operate an outdoor ice skating rink at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, Maryland. The operator must develop and execute a detailed operational plan covering hours, staffing, safety, maintenance, programming, and all facility management. Proposal due October 23, 2026.
Key facts
- Issuing agency
- Montgomery County
- Solicitation number
- BPM059160
- Type
- Public Notice
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
- Response deadline
- Oct 23, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
- Pre-bid meeting
- Oct 15, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
- Place of performance
- Montgomery County, MD
- Official posting
- Documents, addenda and the procurement contact, free with an account.
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Official description
Public Notice. Issued by Montgomery County Government. Category: Winter sports equipment. This solicitation will be issued through BidNet's Maryland Purchasing Group (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/maryland/montgomerycounty). In the spirit of continuous improvement, Montgomery County utilizes this platform to post solicitations and accept electronic responses from vendors. Registration is required and FREE for all Montgomery County solicitations by selecting the "Limited" option upon registration. IF YOU NEED HELP REGISTERING, please call BidNet Direct's Support Department at (on the official posting). Operation Plan: Offerors should submit a detailed operation plan in their proposal. This plan should include, but not be limited to, intended use of the facility, hours of operation, services to be provided, staffing plans, safety and security plans, merchandise to be sold, programming plans, internal controls, mechanisms to measure customer satisfaction, a detailed list of all proposed fees and prices, landscaping/horticulture plans, and maintenance, snow, rubbish removal, and cleaning schedules. All plans, schedules, services, merchandise, prices and fees, and hours of operation are subject to the County’s prior written approval. The contractor will be responsible for all management, operation, maintenance, repair, and revenue control for the ice-skating rink. The contractor may not subcontract or assign responsibilities to others without the written permission of the County. Agency posting: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/office-procurement/solicitations-contracts/formal-solicitations
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