Request for Proposals to Provide Guided Interpretive Whitewater River Trips within Dinosaur National Monument
ID: CC-DINOXXX-26Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICEIMR INTERMOUNTAIN REGION(1200)Denver, CO, 80225, USA

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990)

PSC

OPERATION OF RECREATIONAL BUILDINGS (M1FB)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3448552035534d42b21a464acc358112/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jul 23, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, is soliciting proposals for up to 11 Concession Contracts to provide guided interpretive whitewater river trips within Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado. The objective of this procurement is to enhance visitor experiences by offering educational and recreational river trips, which are vital for promoting outdoor activities and environmental awareness in national parks. Interested parties must submit a notice of intent to propose by July 9, 2025, and electronic proposals are due by July 23, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Jennifer Parker at jennifer_parker@nps.gov, and additional information can be found in the Prospectus available at the NPS website.

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Jennifer Parker
jennifer_parker@nps.gov
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