Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Prospectus for Campground and Related Granger-Thye Concessions
Type: Special Notice
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREFOREST SERVICEUS

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All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990)

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OPERATION OF RECREATIONAL BUILDINGS (M1FB)

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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is soliciting applications for a concession campground special use permit within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This opportunity involves the operation and maintenance of government-owned recreation facilities, encompassing 19 campground sites with an average gross revenue of approximately $680,680.31. The selected concessionaire will be responsible for providing high-quality public services, ensuring compliance with National Quality Standards for Recreation Site Management, and may benefit from a Granger-Thye Fee Offset Agreement for eligible maintenance projects. Interested parties can contact Chris Eddy, Recreation Management Specialist, at christopher.eddy@usda.gov or by phone at 775-431-7660 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chris Eddy Recreation Management Specialist
    (775) 431-7660
    christopher.eddy@usda.gov
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    This document outlines a prospectus for campground and related Granger-Thye concessions in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, focusing on an inventory of government-furnished property across various developed recreation sites. It includes a vicinity map and maps of individual sites such as Buckeye, Chris Flat, Crags, Crystal Springs, Green Creek, Honeymoon, Hope Valley, Kit Carson, Leavitt Meadows, Lower Twin Lake, Markleeville, Mt. Rose, and Obsidian Campgrounds. The main body details property descriptions, quantities, and estimated replacement costs for items like water systems, fire devices, barriers, fee stations, sanitation facilities, host sites, picnic tables, wastewater systems, service buildings (toilets), and signage. The inventory emphasizes the Forest Service's policy to provide universally designed, accessible recreation facilities, with replacement costs reflecting accessible item equivalents. The document explicitly states that while the inventory is from reliable sources, its accuracy is not warranted, and a final list will be attached to the permit after review.
    The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest's campground prospectus includes several appendices detailing concession agreements and operational requirements. Appendix 11 outlines the Annual Granger-Thye Fee Offset Agreement, allowing concessionaires to offset land use fees by performing government-approved maintenance or improvement projects. This agreement details eligible costs, project documentation, and, if applicable, Davis-Bacon Act requirements. Appendix 12 lists potential maintenance and improvement projects, emphasizing compliance with National Quality Standards for Recreation Site Management. Appendix 13 provides guidance on reimbursing indirect costs for permit holders. Appendix 14 is the Granger-Thye Fee Offset Claim form, used for submitting and certifying project costs. Appendix 15 is a sample collection agreement for Forest Service-performed fee offset work. Appendix 16 provides a sample business plan and outlines financial reporting requirements for applicants, including capital equipment, start-up expenses, and financial projections. Appendices 17 and 18 are forms for financial statements (FS-6500-24) and financial verification (FS-6500-25). Appendix 19 details the National Quality Standards for Recreation Site Management, covering health, cleanliness, safety, and facility conditions. Appendix 20 is a description of developed recreation sites and facilities.
    This Errata 1 document, dated February 13, 2026, amends the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Campground Prospectus, originally posted on November 3, 2025. Specifically, it updates Appendix 20, "Description of Developed Recreation Sites and Facilities," regarding the "Three-Year Average Gross Revenue" for various campgrounds within the Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts. The document presents two tables: the "Existing Appendix 20 Table" with previous gross revenue figures, and the "New Appendix 20 Table," which replaces the old one with revised, significantly lower three-year average gross revenue figures for all listed campgrounds. A crucial note clarifies that these new totals include camping fees, day use fees, and firewood sales, less annual taxes paid by the concessionaire.
    The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is issuing a prospectus for a concession campground special use permit, starting January 1, 2027, for five years with a possible five-year extension. The permit covers numerous developed recreation sites across the Bridgeport and Carson Ranger Districts. The average gross revenue for the past three years was $680,680.31, with a minimum annual fee of $31,379.36. Applicants must submit a detailed proposal, including an operating plan, business plan, financial resources, proposed public fees, and a fee to the government. Applications are due by March 2, 2026, and will be evaluated based on the proposed operating plan, business experience, financial resources, and fees.
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