The National Park Service (NPS) will release a prospectus on September 3, 2024, soliciting proposals to award a ten (10) year concession contract to provide guide tours of historic buildings within the Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark.
ID: WRST018-25Type: Presolicitation
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICEALASKA REGIONAL OFFICE(97000)ANCHORAGE, AK, 99501, USA

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    The National Park Service (NPS) is set to release a prospectus on September 3, 2024, inviting proposals for a ten-year concession contract to provide guided tours of historic buildings at the Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark in Alaska. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering engaging and informative tours that highlight the historical significance of the site, which is a key attraction within the national park system. A site visit is scheduled for September 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM, allowing interested parties to familiarize themselves with the location and requirements; registration details can be found in the prospectus available on the NPS Commercial Services website. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Mark Keogh at mark_keogh@nps.gov or David Lucas at david_lucas@nps.gov.

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