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INTRODUCTION
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (hereinafter “DCR”), in accordance with Mass. Gen. Laws c. 132A §§ 2D and 7, c. 92, §§ 33, 37; the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, including those under Titles 302 and 304 of the Code of Massachusetts Regulations, as amended, and all other applicable and enabling powers, is offering the opportunity to, and seeking proposals from, qualified individuals, corporations or other business entities, whether for-profit or non-profit (hereinafter “Proposer(s)”) for recreation operations at the William F. Rogers Ski Area located within the Blue Hills Reservation in Canton and Milton MA , as set forth in this RFP and in any subsequent permits.
II. GENERAL INFORMATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES
General Information All questions concerning this RFP should be addressed to dcr.permits@mass.gov. The location will be hereinafter referred to as the “Location” or the “Premises.” Minimum proposal requirements, if any, for the Location are listed below. Proposers will be required to assess their need for equipment, as well as the proper maintenance, storage and removal of such equipment, considering other uses and users of the park and buildings. Proposers should consider the security of such equipment and stored items. DCR will not be responsible for damaged or stolen merchandise or equipment. DCR provides only the location and does not guarantee the status or usability of any existing building or storage areas. No equipment (e.g., cash registers, counters, screens, signs) is provided by DCR. Proposers shall comply with all reasonable requests of authorized DCR staff concerning recreation operations, including, but not limited to, access by delivery or other vehicles, onsite storage, and trash receptacle placement. All proposals shall be deemed to have been made with full knowledge and understanding of the existing Premises conditions. Proposers are required to obtain their own market and valuation information and should not only rely on prior sales information. The terms for the use authorized herein may be for a period of five (5) consecutive seasons or years for recreation operations, commencing in 2024. The successful Proposer(s) shall be required to execute a revocable license in the form of a permit attached as Exhibit E. Permits issued by the Commissioner of DCR to Permittees are not leases or commercial rental agreements. The successful Proposer shall, at a minimum, provide to the public an organized, accountable, efficient, safe, clean and professionally staffed and maintained operation offering recreation operations for the public, during a minimum operating season starting from mid-December through March during each season or year of the agreed upon term. Operation may commence upon receipt of a fully executed Permit listed as Exhibit E and submission of all required items to DCR (proof of insurance, first year permit fee, etc.). Additional sales or service to the public within DCR Parks will require additional written approvals from DCR and such other licensing authorities as may be required by law. Renovation and installation of necessary equipment will be subject to additional approvals from DCR and other applicable authorities (e.g., state and local building authorities) and will be the responsibility of the Permittee to design, fund and complete. The Location is offered “as is.” Permittee may not always be the exclusive provider for
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