Find Parks & Recreation RFPs in Alaska
9 active opportunities· Updated daily
Active parks & recreation opportunities in Alaska right now come from agencies including INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE, Alaska BidNet Purchasing Group and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), among others. The nearest deadline is October 23, 2026. New solicitations are added daily. Sign up to get the ones matched to your business scored and delivered automatically.
How do I find parks & recreation bids in Alaska?
Alaska parks & recreation solicitations are spread across 8+ different buyer sites: state procurement portals, city and county purchasing pages, school districts, and cooperative networks, each posting on its own schedule. You can check every source by hand, or use a bid discovery tool. BidSparq monitors 23,000+ federal, state, local, education, and healthcare sources daily, including the Alaska sources behind this page, scores each new solicitation 0 to 100 against your company profile, and alerts you only when a parks & recreation bid is worth your time. The 9 opportunities on this page refresh daily. For the full method, read how to find government RFPs and price the work against the free GSA labor rate lookup.
| Title | Agency | Due Date | Set-Aside | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tandem Axel Cargo Trailer W/ Bay Doors | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 2026-10-23 | SBA | $80K |
| Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan | Alaska BidNet Purchasing Group | 2026-10-29 | - | - |
| Recreational Trails Program Call for Projects | Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) | 2026-10-30 | - | - |
| Solicitation for a Concessions Business Opportunity to provide Kayak Rental Ser… | INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE | 2026-12-28 | NONE | $1.5M |
| EO14398 Trail Aggregate - Glba | BidNet Portal - AK | 2027-08-17 | - | - |
| Larger Athletic Shoe Sizes for Cadets | Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) | TBD | - | - |
| Snow Removal for Historic Dalton Trail (Eagle Vista Subdivision) | Haines Borough | TBD | - | - |
| ITB 2026-810 Scenic Park Elementary School Roof Replacement | Anchorage School District | TBD | - | - |
| AK FLAP ANCHORAGE 2021(1), Far North Bicentennial Park Enhancements | Western Federal Lands Highway Division | TBD | - | $1.4M |
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Tips for Winning Parks & Recreation Contracts in Alaska
- ✓National Park Service contracts are posted on SAM.gov and often have specific National Park Service concession requirements. NPS concession contracts for lodging, food service, and tours are long-term, high-value opportunities managed separately through the NPS Commercial Services Program.
- ✓Playground equipment purchases often use cooperative contracts (Sourcewell, NASPO ValuePoint) rather than individual RFPs. Manufacturers should pursue cooperative contract awards to access thousands of municipal buyers.
- ✓Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants to state and local governments drive park construction and improvement projects. Monitor state grant announcements: funded projects must follow federal procurement requirements.
Parks & Recreation RFP FAQ
How do I bid on National Park Service contracts?
NPS contracts are posted on SAM.gov like other federal procurements. NPS concession contracts (lodging, food, tours, retail) are managed separately through the NPS Commercial Services Program and are posted at nps.gov/subjects/concessions. Construction and maintenance contracts follow standard federal procurement rules. Small and disadvantaged businesses can access set-aside opportunities.
What certifications help with parks and recreation contracts?
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is important for playground installation work. ISA Certified Arborist helps for tree care. Pesticide applicator licenses are needed for turf management. Davis-Bacon prevailing wages apply to federally funded park construction projects.
How are municipal parks contracts typically awarded?
Municipal parks contracts range from small purchase orders for supplies to multi-million-dollar construction projects. Maintenance contracts are often awarded annually or multi-year. Construction projects follow local procurement rules with competitive bidding above threshold amounts. Many cities use cooperative purchasing agreements for equipment and supplies.
What federal funding drives parks procurement?
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides matching grants to states for park acquisition and development. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds park improvements in eligible areas. The Great American Outdoors Act (2020) provides full, permanent LWCF funding. State bond measures also drive significant parks capital spending.
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