PILLAR: Fiscally Sound
AGENDA DATE: October 28, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 9
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a five-year service contract for the operation of a watercraft rental service at White Rock Lake for the Park & Recreation Department – CQuvator Alexander-Williams dba Alexander-Williams Design House LLC, most advantageous proposer of three – Estimated Annual Net Revenue: General Fund $49,668.77
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BACKGROUND
This service contract will provide for the operation of a watercraft rental service at White Rock Lake for the Park & Recreation Department. These services will include rentals of kayaks, canoes, and/or stand-up paddle boards to lake visitors daily. The concessionaire will issue life vests with each rental and will maintain a motor-powered boat onsite to ensure the safety of its clients. Additionally, the concessionaire will be responsible for furnishing, maintenance, and storage of all equipment under this contract. The concessionaire will also provide minor capital improvements and repairs.
Under the terms of these concessions the concessionaire will pay 22 percent of the annual gross revenue generated at the watercraft rental operation service to the Park & Recreation Department.
A four-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
Dallas Fire-Rescue Department (1)
Dallas Water Utilities Department (1)
Park & Recreation Department (1)
Office of Procurement Services (1)*
*The Office of Procurement Services evaluated cost and local preference.
The committee selected the successful respondent on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications under the following criteria:
Cost and timeframe 35 points
Approach 30 points
Experience 30 points
Local Preference Program 5 points
As part of the solicitation process and in an effort to increase competition...
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