70 +/- Room Hotel with Grill or Lounge Style Restaurant

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Background This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the Jekyll Island State Park Authority (JIA), a public corporation of the State of Georgia, inviting qualified hotel developers to submit proposals for the design, development, construction, and operation of a hotel with approximately seventy (70 +/-) rooms and a grill or lounge-style restaurant. The project is located at the Jekyll Island Golf Club and aims to complement the Golf Improvement Plan while enhancing the overall revitalization efforts on Jekyll Island, which attracts over 3.5 million visitors annually. Work Details The successful respondent will be responsible for: 1. Designing and constructing a hotel that includes approximately seventy (70 +/-) guest rooms with an interior hallway layout. 2. Developing a grill or lounge-style restaurant within the hotel. 3. Ensuring that the design aligns with the character of Jekyll Island and complements existing facilities such as the Golf Club and Tennis Center. 4. Providing a parking plan with at least 1.3 spaces per room within the designated 4.75 acres of leased property. 5. Including outdoor amenities such as a pool and landscaped green spaces. 6. Addressing operational needs through a service court for deliveries and garbage removal. Period of Performance The lease for the property is anticipated to run until 2089, with project completion timelines to be detailed in proposals. Place of Performance The project will be performed at the Jekyll Island Golf Club, located at 322 Captain Wylly Road, Jekyll Island, Georgia. Bidder Requirements Respondents must demonstrate experience in hotel development, provide evidence of financial resources, comply with all applicable laws including E-Verify registration for employees, and maintain necessary insurance coverages prior to lease execution.