Seasonal Concessionaires for Jefferson County Lake

Jefferson County Request for Proposals: 
Concessionaires for Jefferson County Lake 2025

Introduction 

Jefferson County invites concessionaires to submit a proposal to provide food, merchandise, and/ or recreational rentals for the 2025 lake season. The season begins when sub water has filled the lake sufficiently for swimming, which occurs about June 1. The swimming season ends about October 1. 

Types of Concessionaires 

Purveyors of food and beverage, merchandise, paddle boat rentals, recreational rentals, picnic supplies, souvenirs, and others are invited to apply. 

Requirements 

The concessionaire will bag all trash and arrange that the trash be discarded properly and efficiently, preferably in the large containers by the overflow parking area. The concessionaire will not be permitted to offer or sell alcoholic beverages or tobacco or e-cigarette or vaping products. 

The concessionaire shall comply with all legal requirements for operating a concession and shall obtain and pay for all necessary licenses. This includes meeting all state and local food service regulations. 

Information and Instructions 

Contracts will be awarded to concessionaires who, in the opinion of Jefferson County, are best qualified to perform the duties and obligations and render the services set forth in the attached agreement. The following information will be considered: 

  1. Experience
  2. Financial condition
  3. Quality and variety of products and services
  4. Compliance with regulatory and insurance requirements
  5. References

Proposal Submission

In order to be considered, proposals must be submitted on a proposal form provided by the County. Proposals may be delivered or mailed to: 

Jefferson County 
Attn: Martin Jones 
210 Courthouse Way Suite 60 
Rigby, ID 83442

Contact 

Martin Jones
Phone: (208)612-6000 
Cell: (208)243-1197 
mjones@co.jefferson.id.us 

Concessionaire Selection Procedure

Proposals will be evaluated on:

  • Experience of concessionaire and key personnel with similar events 
  • Thoroughness of proposal 
  • Record of past performance and client satisfaction 
  • Concessionaire’s proposed monthly license fee 

 Jefferson County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any informality in any proposal, or not to award on the basis of proposals received. 

At the County's discretion, according to the decision of the County Board of Commissioners and staff, a two-year extension of this agreement may be considered, based upon performance by concessionaire during the initial period of this agreement. 

Thank you for your interest in the 2025 lake season.