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Council awards Watson and Goldwater Lakes kayak concession to Born to Be Wild after contested review
Summary
Prescott City Council voted 5-2 to award city contract 2025-155 to Born to Be Wild Adventures for on-site kayak and boat rentals at Watson and Goldwater Lakes after staff concluded the procurement process was legitimate; opponents pressed for either two nonexclusive contracts or further review.
The Prescott City Council voted 5-2 on May 27 to approve city contract number 2025-155 with Born to Be Wild Adventures Tours and Rentals LLC to provide boat and kayak rentals at Watson and Goldwater Lakes.
Council and staff discussion focused on whether the competitive solicitation had been conducted properly and whether the city had improperly used special event permits to allow ongoing commercial activity. City Manager Dallin Kimball and procurement staff told the council their review found the procurement process followed the city—s procedures and recommended awarding the contract to the successful bidder.
Why it matters: The lakes are a high-visibility recreational asset and the concession provides public-facing services, revenue to the city and operating…
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