Vendor Permits

Vendor Program
2011 - 2012

Welcome to the Vendor Program web page for the El Centro Field Office. Most vending occurs in the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (ISDRA) with the season of October 1, 2011 - May 31, 2012. Applications for the ISDRA, not including the Gecko Vendor Pad, will be accepted at all times.  Vending also occurs in the remainder of the El Centro resource area with a season of October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012.   

Below is the entire Vendor Information Package for the 2011-2012 season. The documents are in *PDF format. Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view the files. Please review the information below to ensure that all steps in the vendor application process have been completed. Click on the “Application Checklist” below to obtain a snapshot of the required items to become a vendor.

Be sure to review Special Stipulations, Rules and Regulations for vending in the El Centro resource area.

Forms & Permits Required to Vend: Submit all required forms & licenses listed below to the BLM El Centro Field Office to apply for a vending permit. Vendor Application Checklist Special Recreation Permit Application Vendor Operations Plan Vendor Update/Change Form Vendor Vehicle License Sheet Septic Hauler Post Use Report Insurance Requirements Imperial County Business License Imperial County Food Permit California Sellers Permit		Additional Information: Review the following information prior to submitting your application; it is your responsibility to know the applicable regulations.  General Information Letter   Vendor Permit Frequently Asked Questions Special Stipulations, Rules and Regulations Daily Use Fee Schedule Imperial Sand Dunes Map  Imperial Sand Dunes Permit Code of Federal Regulations IM2011-41 - Automatic Adjustment of Minimum Special Recreation Permit (SRP) Fees and Assigned Site Fees

2011-2012 High Visitation Periods Commercial Use Fee Schedule (ISDRA & ECRA)

For all vendor rates, view the 2011-2012 Daily Use Fee Schedule.

Bureau of Land Management
El Centro Field Office
1661 S. 4th Street
El Centro CA 92243
Phone: (760) 337-4400
Fax: (760) 337-4490
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F
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