RFP - Poverty Point Reservoir State Park/Black Bear Golf Course
Pursuant to this Request for Proposals, the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism (DCRT) invites qualified proposers to submit proposals to operate, maintain, and manage the Black Bear Golf Course and Pro Shop; the Black Bear Lodge, Conference Center, and Grill; Poverty Point Reservoir State Park; and the Poverty Point North Marina Complex. The public purpose and goal of the project is to provide high-quality outdoor recreation amenities to the public in accordance with the mission and governmental purposes of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, through one or more private providers under one or more long-term, revenue-sharing agreements that will be negotiated and let in accordance with La. R.S. 36:204(B)(9)(b) and other applicable laws. Objectives include improved visitor services and facilities, increased operational efficiency, decreased reliance on public funds, and increased financial sustainability in carrying out the public functions of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.
RFP - Poverty Point Reservoir State Park/Black Bear Golf Course
Responders may submit written inquiries to the DCRT-OSP according to the Schedule of Events below:
| Schedule of Events | ||
| Public Notice of RFP | April 22, 2026 | |
| Property Site Visit - 1500 Poverty Point Parkway, Delhi, LA 71232, at the Poverty Point Reservoir State Park Entrance Station. | May 5, 2026 | 10:00 A.M. CST |
| Deadline for interested parties to submit questions regarding the RFP and Project - Email Anne Richey | May 26, 2026 | 5:00 P.M. CST |
| Deadline for DCRT to post responses to proposer's questions | June 9, 2026 | |
| Deadline for submission of proposals | June 23, 2026 | 2:00 P.M. CST |
| Discussions/Presentations, if necessary | TBD | |
| Preview and evaluation | TBD | |
| Notice of Award | TBD | |
| Execution of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement | TBD | |
| Notice to Proceed | TBD | |
To DCRT-OSP RFP Coordinators:
Undersecretary
Louisiana Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism
P.O. Bo 94361
Baton Rouge, LA. 70804
Email: [email protected]
Copy To:
Attorney
Louisiana Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism
P.O. Bo 94361
Baton Rouge, LA. 70804
Email: [email protected]