OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is seeking proposals from non-federal public entities and nonprofit entities to enter into cooperative management agreements of designated recreation areas.

Recreation areas for which the Corps is seeking a partner include East Totten Trail Recreation Area and Wolf Creek Recreation Area in McLean County. East Totten Trail averages gross revenue of $16,000, and Wolf Creek averages $11,000.

Other North Dakota sites are Kimball Bottoms ORV in Burleigh County, for which revenue is not currently collected, and Hazelton, Beaver Creek and Cattail Bay Recreation Areas in Emmons County. Hazelton’s average gross revenue is $4,000 and Beaver Creek $15,000. Revenue is not currently collected at Cattail Bay.

The Challenge Cost-Sharing Cooperative Management Agreements may be established for an initial term of up to 10 years, with an additional five option-years available without further competition, according to the Corps.

The Corps is seeking a partner capable of performing operations and maintenance tasks traditionally required to support public recreation. These may include, but are not limited to gate attendant services and fee collection, grounds maintenance, janitorial services and facility cleaning, minor facility maintenance and appearance upkeep, customer service and visitor assistance and administrative functions. Capital improvements are made in collaboration with the Corps’ investment strategy.

Eligible public agencies include states, counties, cities or other local governments and tribal governments. Nonprofit entities include organizations defined as 501(c) and exempt from taxation under 501(a).

Partners may retain up to 100% of user fees to offset management, operations and maintenance costs, and they may reinvest retained funds into the recreation site. Partners gain expanded opportunities for outdoor recreation, education and outreach, public access and quality-of-life improvements for local communities, while cost-sharing reduces their financial burden.

Public benefits include potential for longer operating seasons and enhanced recreational opportunities, opportunities for improved services and reduced likelihood of recreation site closure due to limited federal resources.

Interested, eligible entities must submit a narrative proposal addressing their experience in managing recreation programs, activities, parks or facilities; technical resources available to support recreation operations and maintenance; financial capacity to manage programs and sustain operations; and past performance demonstrating satisfactory delivery of recreation programs or similar services.

Narratives may be accompanied by support documents through links as well as attachments or physical documents. Submit proposal packages by mail to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Zorinsky Federal Building, ATTN: Brent Cossette CENWO-ODT-N, 1616 Capitol Avenue, Omaha, NE 68102 or by email to brent.j.cossette@usace.army.mil.

All submissions must be received no later than 5 p.m. on March 23.