Description

Overview

               INVITATION FOR BID                  

The Pueblo County Board of County Commissioners and the Pueblo West Metropolitan District Board are seeking proposals for the following work:

RFQ/IFB 25-40 Desert Hawk Golf Course Pro Management

SCOPE OF WORK

(Note- this is not a Request for Proposal (RFP).  Selection for this work will be done after evaluation of letters of interest followed by interviews conducted by the Desert Hawk Golf Course Board, or their designees.]

Pueblo County Government and the Pueblo West Metropolitan District are soliciting proposals from qualified golf management professionals/firm or agency for the professional management of the Desert Hawk Golf Course which operates in Pueblo West, within Pueblo County Colorado.   Desert Hawk Golf course is a joint investment by Pueblo County Government and the Pueblo West Metropolitan District and overseen by a Management Board appointed by both parties.

Desert Hawk Golf Course is located in Pueblo West, Colorado.  It is a beautiful 18-hole golf course with a proshop, clubhouse, dining facility and practice areas with a full-length driving range.   http://deserthawkgolfcourse.com/-home

Pueblo County is one of the 10 largest counties in Colorado, with a population of approximately 170,000 and Pueblo West is a vibrant and the fastest growing community within the county.  Pueblo is known for many wonderful qualities to include an amazing community with a rich history, a great cost of living, the oldest ongoing high school football rivalry west of the Mississippi, the best green chile, and over 300 days of sunshine!

In this contracted role the selected individual/firm or agency will be responsible for the entire golf operation and excellent experience of every guest at Desert Hawk Golf Course.  This includes, but is not limited to, league and tournament scheduling, golf lessons, staff management and training, proshop and restaurant management, inventory management, golf cart rentals and service, community engagement, and compliance with Pueblo County Government policies and procedures.

Responding parties must have:

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of documented, progressive management experience in a golf course, club, or hospitality/recreation setting.

Demonstrated experience managing a golf operation that includes a Pro Shop, Food & Beverage services, and tee time/event scheduling.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Golf Course Management, Hospitality Management, or a closely related field OR a combination of education and an additional 4 years of relevant, high-level experience.

Skills/Knowledge:

Proven financial management and budgeting expertise (e.g., preparing annual budgets, managing P&L, inventory control).

Strong knowledge of golf course operations and rules (e.g., pace of play management, tournament coordination).

Working knowledge of agronomy or turf management principles, sufficient to effectively collaborate with the Golf Course Superintendent.

Excellent interpersonal and public relation skills, communications skills to include social media and email marketing; demonstrate enthusiasm, self-motivation and initiative.

Technical:

Proficiency with golf course management software (e.g., tee sheet, POS, and budget/inventory systems).

 

To submit a proposal, interested applicants shall submit a letter of interest along with a resume, c.v., or other summary of education and work experience.  The letter of interest should indicate why the applicant is interested in performing work and how her/his/their prior work experience qualifies them to satisfactorily perform such work.

Proposals will be received from the time this RFQ/IFB is published (December 11, 2025 ) until *2:00*. (MDT) (our clock) on (January 8, 2026).

Proposals may be submitted via US mail to Pueblo County Purchasing, 215 W. 10 th Street, Room 14, Pueblo, CO 81003 or submitted electronically at purchasing@pueblocounty.us . The subject line of any emailed response must be clearly marked "Request for Qualifications/Invitation for Bid, RFQ/IFB No. 25-40 Desert Hawk Golf Course Pro Management".  Proposals received after the time and date stated above will not be considered.

Bids which are received after the time and date stated above will not be considered, and any bid so received after the scheduled closing time and date mentioned above shall be returned to the submitting firm unopened. For electronically submitted bids, the date and time listed in the Outlook Inbox for the above-referenced email address will be the official date and time of when a bid was received.

Pueblo County and Pueblo West Metropolitan District are an Equal Opportunity Employer and those who are minorities, disadvantaged, or women are encouraged to submit proposals.

Pueblo County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, waive any irregularities or informalities.

**If assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is needed to complete the IFB process please call TTY: 800-659-2656, VOICE: 800-659-3659

Bid No.: 25-40                                                                          ________________________________

Publish Date:  December 11, 2025                                                       Pueblo County Purchasing