Galveston County - Bolivar Peninsula Beach Vending Program - RFP # 25-070 (2025)
Galveston CountyCounty · Galveston, TX- Due
- Jan 6, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Frank Rodriguez
- (409) 770-5372
The 30-second brief
The County of Galveston seeks qualified vendors to issue beach vending permits and operate mobile concession units, food and drink, novelty, surfboard, water activity, and horse-drawn carriage services on the public beaches of the Bolivar Peninsula in unincorporated Galveston County. Permits will be awarded through a competitive selection process and evaluation criteria including consistency with recreational needs, public health and safety, vendor commodities, financial management, experience, and history of prior dealings. The submission deadline is January 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for November 19, 2025.
Beach vending permits, Food and drink, Novelty, Surfboard, Water activity, Horse-drawn carriage services
Consistency with County's Recreational Needs and Public Welfare 20, Public Health, Safety, and Traffic Impact 15, Vendor Commodities 15, Financial Management and Business Feasibility 20, Experience and Qualifications 15, History of Prior Dealings with the County 10, Aesthetic Design and Site Management 5
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Summary
The County of Galveston seeks qualified vendors to issue beach vending permits and operate mobile concession units, food and drink, novelty, surfboard, water activity, and horse-drawn carriage services on the public beaches of the Bolivar Peninsula in unincorporated Galveston County.
Permits will be awarded through a competitive selection process and evaluation criteria including consistency with recreational needs, public health and safety, vendor commodities, financial management, experience, and history of prior dealings. The submission deadline is January 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for November 19, 2025.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
9- Consistency with County's Recreational Needs and Public Welfare 20
- Public Health
- Safety
- Traffic Impact 15
- Vendor Commodities 15
- Financial Management and Business Feasibility 20
- Experience and Qualifications 15
- History of Prior Dealings with the County 10
- Aesthetic Design and Site Management 5
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Beach vending permits
- Food and drink
- Novelty
- Surfboard
- Water activity
- Horse-drawn carriage services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Completed Galveston County Beach Vending Permit Application
- Business proposal
- Statement certifying content
- Notarized statement of criminal history
- Two recent color photographs of the vehicle or structure
- Photocopy of driver license or government-issued photo identification
- Formative legal documents
- Certificate of good standing
- Assumed name certificate
- Application fee
- Submit to
- https://galvestoncountytx.bonfirehub.com/
- Scope location
- Galveston, Texas
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Galveston County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 6, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://galvestoncountytx.bonfirehub.com/. For questions, contact Frank Rodriguez.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Galveston County in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Frank Rodriguez at (409) 770-5372. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Beach vending permits, Food and drink, Novelty, Surfboard, Water activity, Horse-drawn carriage services. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Consistency with County's Recreational Needs and Public Welfare 20, Public Health, Safety, and Traffic Impact 15, Vendor Commodities 15, Financial Management and Business Feasibility 20, Experience an..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Galveston County?
All active and historical solicitations from Galveston County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Galveston County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: completed Galveston County Beach Vending Permit Application, business proposal, statement certifying content, notarized statement of criminal history, two recent color photographs of the vehicle or st. Review the full document from Galveston County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Galveston, Texas. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
