Contract · State & Local
Commercial Water-Based Charter Boat and Tour Operator Permits
Sarasota County - Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Sarasota, FL
- Status Closes in 21 days
- Amount Amount not listed
- Set-aside None (open competition)
Scope
Invitation For Bids Sarasota County is seeking qualified commercial water-based charter boat and tour operators to participate in a permit program allowing charter fishing and guided tour services from designated County parks. Permits will be awarded by location within each zone based on highest bid, with limits on total permits per location and zone and per-company allocations. The County anticipates an initial contract term of three (3) years. Refer to the Solicitation Documents and Attachments section for minimum qualifications, scope/specifications, and insurance requirements.
Contract/Solicitation #: 272921FB
Type: Hybrid (PDF+OpenGov)
Department: Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources
Timeline
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Posted
Oct 20, 2026
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Status
Open now
How to bid on this
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