Specifications include, but are not limited to: A four-year lease to provide paddle craft (kayak, canoe, SUP, etc.) rentals and services at Blanchard Beach in Oakledge Park. A. Blanchard Beach’s annual seasonal schedule is from May 15 through Labor Day Weekend. We would expect the rental schedule to have a minimum season of mid-June through Labor Day. A rental schedule outside of this schedule is permissible upon approval by the Department. B. Lessee must offer a selection of non-motorized recreational watercraft to rent to the public. Watercraft instruction and demonstration of safe maneuvering is required by the Lessee. A rental price sheet is required with all proposals, including cost of per hour, half day and full day rentals. If classes are conducted, class fees are required in the rental price sheet. C. Lessee must yield to all Greenway traffic. Lessee must have a safety plan in place for daily operations to not block or intrude upon the Greenway traffic. D. Lessee may store rental equipment on site overnight and throughout the duration of the operating season, although Lessee is responsible for providing their own safe and secure storage. This can be in the form of an enclosed trailer. All storage containers must be pre-approved by the City.
