RFP for Pahaska Concession Services

Closed November 21, 2025, 12:00 PM

  • Reference number202580844
  • StatusOpen
  • SummaryThe City and County of Denver Department of Parks and Recreation (“DPR”) is requesting proposals from companies with the interest, capability, and financial backing to operate indigenous-focused food and beverage, retail marketplace, and cultural programming concession services at Denver Mountain Parks’ historic Pahaska facility located at Lookout Mountain Park, 987 Lookout Mountain Rd, Golden, CO

The City and County of Denver Department of Parks and Recreation (“DPR”) is requesting proposals from companies with the interest, capability, and financial backing to operate indigenous-focused food and beverage, retail marketplace, and cultural programming concession services at Denver Mountain Parks’ historic Pahaska facility located at Lookout Mountain Park, 987 Lookout Mountain Road, Golden, CO 80401 (“Concession Site”). This opportunity seeks proposals from vendors focused on providing a food and retail experience that honors and celebrates contemporary indigenous culture in keeping with the historical theme of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West traveling show. The City anticipates awardingone (1) contract (“Concession License”) with athree to five (3-5) year term. DPR may request interviews with finalists following initial proposal evaluation to determine award.

View the full Request for Proposal(PDF, 1MB)

Contact details

Jennifer Simmons
DPR.Proposals@denvergov.org

Important Dates

RFP Issued & Advertised:
Oct. 13, 2025

Pre-Proposal Meeting:
Oct. 28, 2025 @ 12:30 p.m. MT

Site Tour:
Nov. 4, 2025 @ 12:30 p.m. MT

Deadline to Submit Questions:
Nov. 10, 2025 @ 12:00 p.m. MT

Questions & Answers uploaded to BidNet:
Nov. 14, 2025

Proposals Due:
Nov. 21, 2025 @ 12:00 p.m.

Finalist Interviews:
December 2025

Contract Execution:
Quarter 1 2026

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