SOLICITATION FOR A CONCESSION BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR CANOE AND KAYAK RENTAL AND ASSOCIATED TRANSPORTATION (SHUTTLE) SERVICES WITHIN BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER.
ID: CC-BUFFXXX-26Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICEMWR MIDWEST REGION(60000)OMAHA, NE, 68102, USA

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990)

PSC

OPERATION OF RECREATIONAL BUILDINGS (M1FB)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3cc9bf74c55846878752b82c10a037db/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service (NPS), is issuing a solicitation for a concession business opportunity to provide canoe and kayak rental and associated transportation (shuttle) services within Buffalo National River, Arkansas. The NPS will award twelve concession contracts, with ten of these contracts designated for Preferred Offerors, as outlined in the Prospectus available on their website. This opportunity is significant for enhancing recreational services in the park, promoting outdoor activities, and supporting local tourism. Interested parties must notify Kelly Kager of their intent to submit a proposal by January 14, 2025, and all proposals must be submitted by February 11, 2025, to be considered for the contract. For further inquiries, contact Kelly Kager at kelly_kager@nps.gov or by phone at 402-983-7154.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kelly Kager
    (402) 983-7154
    kelly_kager@nps.gov
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