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Notice of Availability to Lease - Cave Creek Recreation Area, Rough River Lake

ID: DACW27-8-25-345 • Type: Solicitation

Description

This Notice of Availability to Lease is for the purpose of soliciting proposals for development and operation of a major commercial concession (campground and related facilities and services) in furtherance of the objective of the Government to provide quality facilities and services for recreation, at reasonable prices to meet public demand, and at the same time allowing entrepreneurs to make a fair profit. Proposals for development of the area may include, but are not limited to, camping (RV, Cabins, Primitive) general store, pool area, restroom and shower facilities, playgrounds, dog park, trails (including dog-friendly trails), caf /eatery/snack bar facilities, day use area, picnic areas, picnic shelters, swimming area, multi-lane boat ramps, courtesy docks, kayak/canoe rentals, outdoor classroom facilities, learning activities, and other related activities.

Notice of Availability DACW27-8-25-345 and attachments are attached to this solicitation.

DEADLINE
*Applications shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and the information below must appear in the lower left corner of the sealed Lease Application envelope:

Sealed Proposal Application for Lease of Real Property

To be opened:

Time: 9:00 a.m. EST Date: July 30, 2025

Submit Applications to:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CELRL-REC (Jones) Room 137 600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Place Louisville, Kentucky 40202

Should you have questions regarding this notice, please submit your written questions to the above address or contact Kimberly Jones, RealtySpecialist at (502) 315-6988 or kimberly.s.jones@usace.army.mil.

Background
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is issuing a Notice of Availability to Lease for the development and operation of a major commercial concession at the Cave Creek Recreation Area, Rough River Lake, located in Grayson County, Kentucky.

The objective is to provide quality recreational facilities and services at reasonable prices to meet public demand while allowing entrepreneurs to achieve fair profits. The solicitation seeks proposals for various camping options and related amenities to enhance recreational opportunities in the area.

Work Details
Proposals should include the development of a campground with various facilities and services such as: RV sites, cabins, primitive camping areas, a general store, pool area, restroom and shower facilities, playgrounds, dog parks, trails (including dog-friendly trails), café/eatery/snack bar facilities, day-use areas, picnic areas and shelters, swimming areas, multi-lane boat ramps, courtesy docks, kayak/canoe rentals, outdoor classroom facilities for learning activities, and other related activities.

Additionally, interested parties must conduct a fundamental market analysis and feasibility study that assesses sustainable demand for campground services without adversely impacting existing supply. This study should estimate the number of campsites that can be supported over a typical three-year forecast period while considering competitive units in the area. Any additional real estate required for the proposal must be identified and controlled by the applicant.

Place of Performance
Cave Creek Recreation Area at Rough River Lake in Grayson County, Kentucky.

Overview

Response Deadline
July 30, 2025, 9:00 a.m. EDT Due in 97 Days
Posted
March 24, 2025, 2:43 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Falls of Rough, KY 40119 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $2,000,000 (AI estimate)
On 3/24/25 USACE Louisville District issued Solicitation DACW27-8-25-345 for Notice of Availability to Lease - Cave Creek Recreation Area, Rough River Lake due 7/30/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 531190 and PSC X1PA.
Primary Contact
Name
Kimberly S. Jones   Profile
Phone
(502) 315-6988

Secondary Contact

Name
Jennifer Rahn   Profile
Phone
(502) 315-6975

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > USACE > LRD > US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT LOUISVILL
FPDS Organization Code
2100-W912QR
Source Organization Code
100221425
Last Updated
March 24, 2025
Last Updated By
nancy.l.davis@usace.army.mil
Archive Date
Aug. 14, 2025