RFP - Sam Houston Jones State Park RV Campground
Pursuant to this Request for Proposals, the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism invites qualified proposers to submit proposals for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a high-quality recreational vehicle campground and related amenities within Sam Houston Jones State Park. 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 DCRT, through a private provider under a long-term, revenue-sharing agreement that will be negotiated and let in accordance with La. R.S. 36:204(B)(9)(b) and other applicable laws.
RFP - Sam Houston Jones State Park RV Campground
Schedule of Events
| Schedule of Events | |
| Public Notice of RFP | August 6, 2026 |
| Property Site Visit –Sam Houston Jones State Park, 107 Sutherland Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611. Meeting point is at the entrance station. | September 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT |
| Deadline for interested parties to submit questions regarding the RFP and Project. Questions must be emailed to Anne Richey. | October 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT |
| Deadline for the DCRT to post responses to proposers’ questions | November 12, 2026 |
| Deadline for submission of proposals | December 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT |
| 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