Solicitation of a Concession Business Opportunity to Operate Guided Water Tours, Food & Beverage, and Retail Services within Lake Mead National Recreation Area
ID: LAKE004-26Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICEPWR PACIFIC WEST REGION(80000)SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94104, USA

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990)

PSC

OPERATION OF RECREATIONAL BUILDINGS (M1FB)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7def1a89d2954309b4f5c37a8894d668/view
Timeline
    Description

    The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting proposals for a ten-year concession contract to operate guided water tours, food and beverage services, and retail operations within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, starting in December 2026. The selected concessioner will manage the government-owned Desert Princess vessel and is expected to make an estimated investment of $485,000, with projected first-year revenues ranging from $1.3 million to $1.44 million, alongside a tiered franchise fee structure. This initiative is part of the NPS's Commercial Services Program, aimed at enhancing park operations and promoting regional economic development. Interested parties must register for a site visit by November 28, 2025, submit questions by December 10, 2025, provide a notice of intent to propose by January 29, 2026, and submit their proposals electronically by February 19, 2026. For further inquiries, contact Mark Juretschke at mark_juretschke@nps.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mark Juretschke
    mark_juretschke@nps.gov
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    LAKE004 Soliciation Information REVISED.pdf
    The National Park Service (NPS) is inviting proposals for a 10-year concession contract, starting December 2026, to operate boat sightseeing tours, food and beverage, and retail services at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This opportunity centers on the government-owned Desert Princess, which will be assigned to the concessioner. The contract requires an estimated investment of $485,000, projects first-year revenues between $1.3M and $1.44M, and involves a tiered franchise fee paid to the government. A designated reserve fund will support the Desert Princess's maintenance and operational readiness. Key dates include the solicitation opening on November 18, 2025, a site visit on December 2, 2025, questions due by December 10, 2025, a notice of intent due by January 29, 2026, and the solicitation closing on February 19, 2026. This initiative is part of the NPS's broader Commercial Services Program, which partners with the private sector to enhance park operations and regional economic development.
    LAKE004 Soliciation Information.pdf
    The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking proposals for a 10-year concession contract to operate the government-owned Desert Princess vessel at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This opportunity includes providing boat sightseeing tours of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, along with food and beverage and retail services. The contract, effective December 2026, requires an estimated investment of $485,000 and is projected to generate $1.3-$1.44 million in Year 1 revenue. A tiered franchise fee will be paid to the government, and designated reserve funding will ensure vessel maintenance. Key solicitation dates include an opening on October 21, 2025, a site visit on November 4, 2025, and a closing on February 5, 2026. This initiative is part of the NPS's Commercial Services Program, which partners with the private sector to support park operations and regional economic development.
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