The IDPR Development Bureau is responsible for the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects across Idaho’s state parks and recreation areas. Recent initiatives include addressing decades of deferred maintenance, expanding overnight accommodations, and modernizing amenities to meet growing demand. The IDPR Development Team also manages the IDPR Bid Board, where designers and contractors can find opportunities to bid on upcoming construction and improvement projects.
IDPR Development Projects Bid Board
This board is for IDPR Development Projects only. Visit our Public Notices Page to request quotes and grant announcements regarding other IDPR programs. Visit the IDPR Contact Us page for a full list of Idaho State Parks, Organizational Chart, phone numbers and email addresses.
You can also contact the Development Bureau directly at nadine.curtis@idpr.idaho.gov for more information about upcoming projects.
Current Opportunities
Fish Haven Development, Bear Lake State Park
Submittals for Design Services will be received by the Department of Parks and Recreation, State of Idaho, at 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, ID, beginning immediately, until Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 at 4:00 pm, local time, for IDPR Project No. 3503262 Fish Haven Development, Bear Lake State Park, St. Charles, Idaho.
A description of the work of this project can be summarized to include the masterplan for development of a new unit of Bear Lake State Park located on the west shore of Bear Lake, ID.
A written Request for Qualifications and other information are available at the Department of Parks and Recreation, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, ID, Sarah Sundquist, Project Manager, (208) 514-2472.
Selection of professional services is on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications. This process is generally described in Idaho Code § 67-2320 Professional Service Contracts with Design Professionals.
Project Budget: $4,000,000
Melanie Schuster, Development Bureau Chief
Department of Parks & Recreation
Dated this 25th day of February, 2026