Coronado National Forest Prospectus for Campground and Related Granger-Thye Concessions "Rose Canyon Complex"
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUS

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990)

PSC

OPERATION OF RECREATIONAL BUILDINGS (M1FB)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/58c395c0474b43e5ae7c87742b45045f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is soliciting applications for a concession campground special use permit to operate and maintain government-owned recreation facilities in the Rose Canyon Complex of the Coronado National Forest in Tucson, Arizona. This opportunity includes the management of two campgrounds, two group sites, two group picnic sites, a day-use fishing site, and an amphitheater, with an average gross revenue of $458,196.78 generated over the past three years. The selected concessionaire will be responsible for adhering to Forest Service policies, including the use of Recreation.gov for reservations and compliance with accessibility standards, while also engaging in maintenance and improvement projects under the Granger-Thye Fee Offset Agreement. Interested applicants must submit a comprehensive application package by April 1, 2026, including a proposed operating plan and a minimum annual fee of $21,535.25, along with a processing fee of $300. For further inquiries, contact Adam Milnor at adam.milnor@usda.gov or call 520-388-8422.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Adam Milnor Recreation, Heritage, and Lands Staff Officer
    (520) 388-8422
    adam.milnor@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Appendices 1-10_508.pdf
    The document "Appendix 3: Inventory of Government-Furnished Property" details government-owned improvements at developed recreation sites, listing descriptions, quantities, and estimated replacement costs for various properties across several sites: Bobcat Group, Lizard Rock Group, Rose Canyon, Rose Canyon Amphitheater, Rose Canyon Lake (Fishing), Showers Point, Spencer Canyon, and Whitetail Group. It emphasizes the Forest Service policy (FSM 2330.5) to provide universally designed, accessible recreation sites and facilities, with replacement costs reflecting accessible items where applicable. The inventory, while generally reliable, is subject to a final review and will be attached to the permit. This document is crucial for understanding the scope of government property at these sites and the commitment to accessibility standards.
    Appendices 11-21_508.pdf
    This government file outlines the U.S. Forest Service's Annual Granger-Thye Fee Offset Agreement, which allows campground concessionaires to offset land use fees by performing government maintenance, reconditioning, renovation, or improvement (MRRI) projects. The agreement details project identification, cost estimation, and the process for holders to submit documentation for reimbursement of direct and approved indirect costs. It also addresses compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for projects exceeding $2,000 performed by private entities. Appendices provide lists of potential MRRI projects, guidance on indirect cost reimbursement, a fee offset claim form, and a sample collection agreement for when the Forest Service performs the work. The document also includes forms for business plans, financial statements, and financial verification for applicants, alongside national quality standards for recreation site management.
    Prospectus_RoseCanyon_2025_508.pdf
    The U.S. Forest Service is soliciting applications for a special use permit to operate and maintain government-owned recreation facilities in the Rose Canyon Complex of the Coronado National Forest. This prospectus outlines the business opportunity, including a list of sites like Rose Canyon Campground and Spencer Canyon Campground, which generated an average gross revenue of $458,196.78 over the last three years. The document details Forest Service policies on concession programs, such as the mandatory use of Recreation.gov for reservations and required pass discounts. It also covers permit holder responsibilities, including Granger-Thye (GT) fee offset agreements for maintenance, reconditioning, renovation, and improvement (MRRI), and liability insurance requirements. Applicants must submit a comprehensive application package by April 1, 2026, including a proposed annual operating plan, a business plan, financial resources, proposed fees to the public, and a fee to the government (with a minimum annual fee of $21,535.25). Applications will be evaluated based on the proposed operating plan, fees charged to the public, business experience, fee to the government, and financial resources. A processing fee of $300 is required.
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