AI Overview

Seeking proposals for development and operation of minimum eight short-term rental cottage accommodations on designated lands surrounding the historic Grand Falls House property, as part of a broader revitalization effort.

Basic Information

Reference Number

00004748012

Issuing Organization

Grand Falls-Windsor

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

2025092506

Title

Short-Term Rental Cottage Development Opportunities on the Grounds of Grand Falls House

Source ID

SCRIBE

Details

Location

Newfoundland and Labrador

Purchase Type

Not Stated

Dates

Publication

2025/10/08 11:45:00 AM EDT

Closing Date

2026/01/09 12:30:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Todd Mercer

709-290-4442

todd.mercer@townofgfw.com

Description

The Town of Grand Falls-Windsor (GF-W) is seeking proposals from qualified proponents interested in developing and operating short-term rental cottage accommodations on designated lands surrounding the historic Grand Falls House property. This opportunity represents a key
component of Council’s long-term vision for enhancing the Grand Falls House grounds as a central hub for culture, tourism, and community activity.

The Town is currently working with the Grand Falls House Foundation to complete engineering design plans for significant upgrades to the Grand Falls House itself. These upgrades will allow the House to be open to the public and feature new interpretive exhibits that highlight the history of the House and the community. In addition, plans are underway for the construction of a new structure adjacent to the Grand Falls House, which will provide facilities for food and beverage preparation and service to large groups. Securing government support for funding these upgrades and the new facility is the next step in the broader revitalization effort.

The Town envisions the development of a minimum of eight modern cottages that complement the historic and natural character of the site. Each cottage should be designed with high-quality construction and offer modern amenities, enhancing the visitors’ experience while maintaining the unique heritage and natural setting of the Grand Falls House property.

Scope of Opportunity
Leasing Terms
• The Town will lease the land to the successful proponent(s). The lease rate will be equivalent to the value of property/building and water tax that is calculated using the regular municipal assessment and the corresponding applicable taxation rates set by the municipality annually.
• An accommodations tax will apply to these cottage units if Council adopts an accommodations tax for the entire accommodations sector within Grand Falls-Windsor.
• Proponents will be responsible for regular business taxes to the municipality.
• 75% of revenue collected under the lease arrangement will be dedicated exclusively to the Grand Falls House Foundation for the operation and maintenance of the House and grounds.

Disclaimer All amendments to the associated notice, including amended documents, plans and specifications (where applicable), are issued by the originator of the notice. MERX asks you to contact the buying agency directly for these amendments. MERX stipulates that potential bidders may also be required to register with the buying authority as a bidder/plan taker. The contact information can be found within the main tender document and/or on this notice abstract.
Toutes les modifications associées à cet avis d’appel d’offres ainsi que les documents, les plans et les spécifications sont générés par l’entité responsable des achats (l’acheteur). S’il vous plait, contactez-le directement pour les addenda. Veuillez notez qu’il se peut que les fournisseurs soient obligés de s’inscrire directement avec l’acheteur. Vous pouvez trouver leur coordonnées dans le document principal ou dans l’abstrait de l’avis d’appel d’offre.
Source: Grand Falls-Windsor