park users or for DCR Special Events held at the nearest park. Any special events hosted by the Permittee under this RFP for third party groups shall be additionally permitted through DCR’s External Affairs Department, Special Use (Special Event) Permitting unit. Customer Service Expectations DCR is offering the existing Location with a flexible operation schedule depending upon the operation. Partial daily schedules are not acceptable without a business justification, pre-approval in writing, and notice to the public. The minimum concession operating season is mid-December through March with reliable, knowledgeable staff members who will serve a diverse clientele with unfailing courtesy at all times. Proposers shall call on appropriate DCR staff, Park Rangers or law enforcement personnel to deal with any inappropriate behavior or activity in the park and shall not handle such matters themselves. Failure to follow this requirement may result in termination of a Proposer ’s license. Proposers shall not offer discounts or free items to any DCR staff, manager or contractor. Failure to follow this requirement may result in termination of a Proposer ’s license. Food safety and health compliance is the responsibility of the Proposer at all times. Local food, state building and other authorized inspectors must be allowed to inspect concession operations at all times.
Locations
Blue Hill Ski Area, Canton, MA Site Visit Contact: Kevin Drake 857-207-1381 e-mail: kevin.drake@mass.gov Minimum Fee : ($20,000.00 per year)
Located only minutes from the bustle of downtown Boston, the DCR Blue Hills Reservation stretches over 7,000 acres from Quincy to Dedham, Milton to Randolph, providing a green oasis in an urban environment. Rising above the horizon, Great Blue Hill reaches a height of 635 feet, the highest of the 22 hills in the Blue Hills chain. From the rocky summit visitors can see over the entire metropolitan area. With its scenic views, varied terrain and 125 miles of trails, the Blue Hills Reservation offers year- round enjoyment for the outdoor enthusiast. The living treasures of the Blue Hills include flora, fauna and natural phenomena – from coyotes to copperheads, dogwoods to lady's slippers, and turkey vultures to dragonflies. Trails traverse upland and bottomland forests, marsh, swamp and pond edges, meadows and an Atlantic white cedar bog. A great variety of plant and animal life thrive in the diverse habitats, including several rare and endangered species in Massachusetts, such as the timber rattlesnake. A Reservation Map can be accessed at http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/trails/blue.pdf. Within the reservation there are ample recreational opportunities including the Trailside Museum, the Blue Hills Weather Observatory, Houghton’s Pond, and varied walking areas and hiking trails. The William F. Rogers Blue Hills Ski Area is conveniently located approximately twenty (20) minutes from downtown Boston and is fully accessible from three (3) major interstate highways. There are eight (8) ski/snowboard trails on approximately sixty (60) skiable acres. Proposers will be encouraged to explore, establish, manage and operate year-round activities (such as hiking, summer lift, or lodge based events) to maximize use of the Premises.
The current operation has a snowmaking system as well as a nighttime lighting system. A competitive water rate is available to the licensee for snowmaking. There are two main buildings located at the base
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