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 soliciting proposals for twelve concession contracts to provide canoe and kayak rental and associated transportation (shuttle) services within Buffalo National River, with the prospectus set to be issued on November 7, 2024. Interested offerors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the area and services, as a formal site visit will not be conducted; all inquiries must be submitted in writing to Kelly Kager by December 9, 2024. This opportunity is significant for enhancing recreational services in the park, and proposals must be submitted by February 11, 2025, to be considered for award, with a requirement for interested parties to notify the NPS of their intent to submit a proposal by January 14, 2025. For further information, 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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