Notice of Intent for Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals to Manage Commercial Visitor Services at Bryce Canyon National Park
ID: NOI-BRCA-2025Type: Presolicitation
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/d4e647e98145430aa665b99da24c3f63/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, is seeking qualified entities to manage commercial visitor services at Bryce Canyon National Park. This opportunity involves a management agreement aimed at enhancing visitor experiences, as outlined in the Visitor Experience Improvements Authority under the National Park Service Centennial Act. The services are crucial for maintaining and improving the recreational offerings within the park, ensuring a high-quality experience for visitors. Interested parties should note that the solicitation will be issued on or after February 18, 2025, with the intention to award the management agreement by December 16, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Kurt Rausch at kurt_rausch@nps.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kurt Rausch
    kurt_rausch@nps.gov
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