Active SLED Opportunity · WISCONSIN · WASHINGTON COUNTY, WI

    Heritage Trails Co Park Call for Tenants - Letters of Interest

    Issued by Washington County, WI
    countyRFIWashington County, WISol. 540607
    Open · 10d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    10
    due Jul 23, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jun 30, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Washington County,
    county
    NAICS CODE
    721110
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Washington County, WI seeks Letters of Interest from private sector tenants to operate businesses such as bike shops, beer gardens, or food services at Heritage Trails County Park. This RFI aims to identify interested operators for a future multi-purpose facility within the park's ongoing development.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    540607
    Type / RFx
    RFI
    Status
    Active
    Level
    county
    Published Date
    June 30, 2026
    Due Date
    July 23, 2026
    NAICS Code
    721110AI guide
    Agency
    Washington County, WI

    Description

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    Scope of Work

    Letters of Interest are invited from qualified private sector tenant partners who may be interested in setting up and operating a business in a future multi-purpose building or other location at the Washington County Heritage Trails County Park located in the Town of Polk just south of Highway 60 at 4668 County Highway E, Slinger, WI 53086. The Washington County Natural Resources Department is seeking letters of interest from interested private sector tenant partners to potentially set up and operate a business at Heritage Trails County Park within a future multipurpose building or other location in the park. A facility concept is in preliminary scoping phase and would potentially be planned as part of the park’s ongoing development, which includes major investments in mountain biking, disc golf, youth skills areas, and expanded amenities. The County is seeking interest from operators whose services might enhance the visitor experience and align with the park’s long term vision. Potential uses include, but are not limited to: • A beer garden or taproom–style concession • A bike shop or bike service/retail provider • Outdoor recreation–focused retail or rental services • Food and beverage operations compatible with a trail based park environment Interested firms must have proven successful experience in setting up and operating a business in a public setting for similar sized communities, preferably in a park in the State of Wisconsin that include some, if not all of the amenities identified that the County would like to have incorporated into this park. The intent of this RFI is to determine the level of interest in this opportunity and if there is interest, the County may issue a Request for Proposals to interested firms and others to select a firm to contract with. Following receipt of the Letters of Interest, firm’s responding will be contacted as to next steps on how their input may be made on the potential development of the facility and grounds that may be planned for the park for a tenant to lease. Once the facility is approved for construction, an RFP may be issued to responding firms of this request and potentially other firms requesting proposals on leasing and operating a business within the park and resulting facility.

    Details

    • Bid Opening Date: 2026-07-23T10:00:00
    • Fiscal Year: 2026
    • Solicitation Number: RFI-#NR26-28-0-2026/BK
    • Bid Number: #NR26-28
    • Bid Type: RFI - Request for Information
    • Document Distribution Method: Download
    • Document Distribution Notes: None
    • Distribution Options: Bid has no blueprints associated with it
    • Electronic Bidding: Yes
    • County: Washington County
    • Planholders: 9

    Key dates

    1. June 30, 2026Published
    2. July 23, 2026Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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