Opportunity to Enter into a Challenge Cost-Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is seeking proposals from Non-Federal Public Entities and Non-Profit Entities interested in entering into a Challenge Cost-Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement (CCSCMA) for the purpose of collaboratively managing designated recreation areas within Omaha District. CCSCMAs may be established for an initial term of up to ten (10) years, with an additional five (5) option-years available without further competition.

Recreation Areas Under Consideration

The following recreation sites within Omaha District are included in this opportunity:

• Crooked Creek Recreation Area – Petroleum County, MT, Fort Peck Lake
  • Revenue currently not collected
• Fourchette Bay Recreation Area – Phillips County, MT, Fort Peck Lake
  • Revenue currently not collected
• Pines Recreation Area – Valley County, MT, Fort Peck Lake
  • Revenue currently not collected
• Bones Trail Recreation Area – Valley County, MT, Fort Peck Lake
  • Revenue currently not collected
• Duck Creek Recreation Area – Valley County, MT, Fort Peck Lake
  • Revenue currently not collected
• Nelson Creek Recreation Area – McCone County, MT, Fort Peck Lake
  • Revenue currently not collected
• Flat Lake Recreation Area – McCone County, MT, Fort Peck Lake
  • Revenue currently not collected
• McGuire Creek Recreation Area – McCone County, MT, Fort Peck Lake
  • Revenue currently not collected
• Devils Creek Recreation Area – Garfield County, MT, Fort Peck Lake
  • Revenue currently not collected
• East Totten Trail Recreation Area – McLean County, ND, Lake Sakakawea
  • Average gross revenue: $ 16, 000
• Wolf Creek Recreation Area – McLean County, ND, Lake Sakakawea
  • Average gross revenue: $ 11, 000
• Kimball Bottoms ORV – Burleigh County, ND, Lake Oahe
  • Revenue currently not collected
• Hazelton Recreation Area – Emmons County, ND, Lake Oahe
  • Average gross revenue: $ 4,000
• Beaver Creek Recreation Area – Emmons County, ND, Lake Oahe
  • Average gross revenue: $ 15,000
• Cattail Bay Recreation Area – Emmons County, ND, Lake Oahe
  • Revenue currently not collected
• Left Tailrace Recreation Area – Lyman County, SD, Lake Sharpe
  • Average gross revenue: $ 101,000
• North Shore Ramp – Buffalo County, ND, Lake Sharpe
  • Revenue currently not collected
• Coldbrook Campground Recreation Area – Fall River County, SD, Coldbrook
  • Average gross revenue: $ 14,000
• Cottonwood Springs Campground Recreation Area – Fall River County, SD, Cottonwood Springs
  • Average gross revenue: $ 12,000
• Fort Randall Visitor Center – Charles Mix County, SD, Lake Francis Case
  • Vendor/donation may be authorized
• Lewis and Clark Visitor Center – Knox County, NE, Lewis and Clark Lake
  • Vendor/donation may be authorized
• Santee Boat Ramp – Knox County, NE, Lewis and Clark Lake
  • Revenue currently not collected

Typical Co-Management Responsibilities

USACE 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 (mowing, trimming, vegetation management).
• Janitorial services and facility cleaning.
• Refuse and trash removal.
• Minor facility maintenance and appearance upkeep.
• Customer service and visitor assistance.
• Reservation management, day-use access, and other administrative functions.
• Capital improvements in collaboration with USACE investment strategy.

Eligible Entities

Eligible Non-Federal Public Entities include: States, counties, municipalities, or local governments.

• Public institutions of higher education.
• Indian Tribes.

Eligible Non-Profit Entities include organizations defined under 26 U.S.C. §501(c) and exempt from taxation under 26 U.S.C. §501(a).

Benefits of Partnership

USACE Benefits

• Reduced cost of routine operations, maintenance, and management.
• Ability to redirect federal resources toward critical backlog maintenance and facility improvements.
• Continued eligibility for federal appropriations through cost-sharing.
• Retention of user fees collected onsite for local reinvestment.

Partner Benefits

• Sustainable funding: Partners may retain up to 100% of user fees to offset management, operations, and maintenance costs, and reinvest retained funds into the recreation site.
• Mission enhancement: Partners gain expanded opportunities for outdoor recreation, education and outreach, public access, and quality-of-life improvements for local communities.
• Shared responsibility: Cost-sharing reduces the partner’s financial burden compared to assuming full responsibility for site operations.

Public Benefits

• Potential for longer operating seasons and enhanced recreational opportunities.
• Opportunities for improved services and enhanced customer experience.
• Reduced likelihood of recreation site closure due to limited federal resources.

Retention of user fees onsite for reinvestment into facilities, amenities, and visitor services.

Submittal Requirements

Interested eligible entities must submit a narrative proposal addressing the following criteria, and submissions will be ranked accordingly:

1. Experience managing recreation programs, activities, parks, or facilities.
2. Technical resources available to support recreation operations and maintenance.
3. Financial capability to manage recreation programs and sustain operations.
4. Past performance demonstrating satisfactory delivery of recreation programs or similar services. Narratives may be accompanied by supporting documents. If documentation is already available online (e.g., Parks and Recreation Master Plans, Annual Reports, or other comprehensive materials), a link may be provided in lieu of attachments.

Submission Instructions

Submit proposal packages by mail, hand delivery, or email to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Zorinsky Federal Building
ATTN: Brent Cossette
CENWO-ODT-N
1616 Capitol Avenue
Omaha, NE 68102

Or via email: brent.j.cossette@usace.army.mil

Deadline: All submissions must be received no later than 5:00 PM (CST), March 23, 2026.

Evaluation Method

The Omaha District will convene an evaluation team consisting of project staff and Omaha District personnel. Proposals will be evaluated and scored against the four selection criteria identified above in submittal requirements.

The evaluation team will prepare a written narrative and recommendation for consideration by the Omaha District Commander, who will make the final selection.

Next Steps After Selection

Once a partner is selected and approved:

• USACE and the partner will jointly develop a Challenge Cost-Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement.
• A two-year Partner Operations Plan will be prepared, outlining roles, responsibilities, authorities, and budget details for both parties.