- History of National Park Concessions
- Contract Management Overview
- Rate Administration Program
- Direct Comparability Rate Method
- Limited Review Rate Method
- Merchandise Pricing and Utilities
- Core Menu Rate Approval Method
- Other Rate Methods
- Concessioner Review Program
- Public Health
- Inspection Procedures
- Risk Management Program
- Category III Simplified Contracts
- Annual Overall Rating
- Environmental Management
Evaluation & Pricing Training Videos
History of National Park Concessions
A 16 minute film that describes the evolving role of concessioners in the National Park Service.
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Contract Management Overview
A discussion of the planning, acquisition, and management (PAM) model used to describe the concession contract life cycle with a focus on contract management responsibilities through the cycle.
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Rate Approval Program
An overview of the regulations, policies, and guidance of the Rate Administration Program including a discussion of the different approved rate methods and the responsibilities of the NPS and concessioner in the rate approval process.
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Direct Comparability Rate Method
A review of the direct comparability rate method and the 12 steps necessary to complete a full comparability review.
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Limited Review Rate Method
A discussion of the limited review comparability rate method, the criteria for using this method, and how it differs from a full comparability review.
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Merchandise Pricing and Utilities
A review of rate methods used for merchandise including: markup, markon, comparability, and competitive market declaration. Policy and guidance on utility charges and the method to calculate utility pass-throughs are also covered.
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Core Menu Rate Approval Method
A discussion of the core menu rate method, its advantages, and the process for developing a core menu.
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Other Rate Methods
A review of the following rate methods: contract Specified, competitive market declaration, financial analysis, and consumer price index.
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Concessioner Review Program
An overview of the regulations, policies, program components for the concessioner review. Program and the responsibilities of the NPS and concessioner for this evaluation program.
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Public Health
A review of the responsibilities of the U.S. Public Health Service and NPS in concession management including discussions on the systems approach, food preparation process, inherent hazards, and necessary interventions.
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Inspection Procedures
A presentation of the processes and procedures for conducting a periodic evaluation.
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Risk Management Program
A review of the components of the concessioners risk management program and associated NPS and concessioner responsibilities. The process for assessing a risk management plan and calculating that assessment into the annual overall rating is also discussed.
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Category III Simplified Contracts
A review of the elements of a Category III contract and the evaluation and reporting considerations for this type of contract.
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Annual Overall Rating
A presentation on the annual overall rating and how this rating is calculated.
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Environmental
An overview of concessioner environmental requirements and procedures for assessing the concessioner's performance in the evaluation process.
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