Selected vendor would fund the construction and operation, sharing proceeds with the City and donating tickets to underserved youth
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Monday, June 12, 2023 at 2:22 p.m.
SPOKANE – City of Spokane Parks & Recreation today posted a Request for Proposals for a feasibility study and possible operation of a downtown zipline. The deadline for interested parties to submit their proposal via ProcureWare (the City’s e-procurement platform) is July 24, 2023 at 1 p.m. View the request for proposal.
A zipline is envisioned to be a compelling attraction for locals and visitors, supporting a thriving downtown and boosting the economy. It would be located between the Place of Truths Plaza across from the downtown Library and Redband Park, under the southern arch of the Monroe St. bridge.
The zipline would be privately funded and operated, and the operator would share revenue with the City. They would also be required to provide a negotiated amount of free tickets for charitable organizations and low-income/underserved youth.
The goal of the request is to solicit competitive proposals and evaluate feasibility, competency, and qualifications. It is a two-phased request; phase 1 would have to be completed successfully before moving to phase 2.
If the project moves forward, the timeline for construction would be determined by a number of factors including information learned from the Request for Proposals process.
Preliminary work on the prospective project has already taken place, including an informal site assessment, initial community engagement, and proposal advisement by impacted neighborhood councils, the Spokane Tribe of Indians, and Downtown Spokane Partnership. Letters of support have been received from a number of organizations. The Spokane City Council and Park Board officially noted support for this Request for Proposals process, and the results will be shared with the City Council and Park Board to determine approval or disapproval of any final agreement.
About City of Spokane Parks & Recreation
City of Spokane Parks and Recreation stewards nearly 120 properties across 4,000 acres of park land, including manicured parks, natural lands, aquatic centers, golf courses, sports complexes, and an arboretum. We also offer hundreds of recreation opportunities for all ages and abilities to improve the health and quality of life for our community. Enjoy all your city has to offer by visiting spokaneparks.org. Follow us @SpokaneParks on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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