Montgomery County Operation of Silver Spring Ice Rink at Veterans Plaza RFP 2025
Montgomery CountyCounty · Rockville, MD- Due
- Aug 7, 2025
- Deadline passed
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Montgomery County is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to manage, operate, and maintain the Silver Spring Ice Rink at Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland. The selected contractor will provide seasonal operations (typically October through April) on a management fee basis, ensuring the facility is professionally managed, expertly maintained, and properly staffed as a public amenity. Scope includes scheduling ice time, equipment provision, facility maintenance, fee collection, and coordinating an annual celebratory opening with the Silver Spring Regional Center. The rink is located under a permanent pavilion cover within a high-traffic Central Business District and Arts and Entertainment District. Proposals are due by August 7, 2025.
Management services, Maintenance services, Operational services, Equipment provision, Celebratory opening coordination
SUMMARY
Montgomery County is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to manage, operate, and maintain the Silver Spring Ice Rink at Veterans Plaza in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland.
The selected contractor will provide seasonal operations (typically October through April) on a management fee basis, ensuring the facility is professionally managed, expertly maintained, and properly staffed as a public amenity. Scope includes scheduling ice time, equipment provision, facility maintenance, fee collection, and coordinating an annual celebratory opening with the Silver Spring Regional Center. The rink is located under a permanent pavilion cover within a high-traffic Central Business District and Arts and Entertainment District. Proposals are due by August 7, 2025.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Management services
- Maintenance services
- Operational services
- Equipment provision
- Celebratory opening coordination
- Scope location
- Silver Spring, Maryland
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Montgomery County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 7, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Montgomery County in MD, 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Management services, Maintenance services, Operational services, Equipment provision, Celebratory opening coordination. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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. Review the full document from Montgomery 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: Silver Spring, Maryland. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.