RFP - Fontainebleau Bathhouse
The Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism (DCRT) invites interested parties to submit proposals to renovate, redevelop, and operate an existing historic bathhouse facility located within Fontainebleau State Park (Project). The Project’s objective is to transform the current 4,000-square foot, lakefront structure (Bathhouse) into an updated, functional, and revenue‑generating facility that enhances visitor experience and supports long‑term park operations. The selected proposer (Contractor) will be responsible for providing all design, construction, project management, and related services necessary to renovate the existing Bathhouse and convert it into a revenue‑producing venue and to manage and operate that venue under a revenue-sharing agreement with the DCRT.
Schedule of Events |
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| Public Notice of RFP | April 28, 2026 | |
| Property Site Visit – Fontainebleau State Park, 62883 La. 1089, Mandeville, La. 70448 - meet at the Bathhouse | May 12, 2026 | 10 a.m. CST |
| Deadline for interested parties to submit questions regarding the RFP and Project | May 26, 2026 | 5 p.m. CST |
| Deadline for DCRT to post responses to proposers’ questions | June 2, 2026 |
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| Deadline for submission of proposals | June 16, 2026 | 2 p.m. CST |
| Discussions/Presentations, if necessary | TBD | |
| Review and evaluation | TBD | |
| Notice of Award | TBD | |
| Execution of the Agreement | TBD | |
| Notice to Proceed | TBD | |
Responders may submit written inquiries to the RFP Coordinator via email according to the Schedule of Events :
Anne Richey
Attorney, Public-Private Partnerships
Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
P.O. Box 94361
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804
Email
Telephone: (225) 251-6713