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Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Doing Business With The Park
 

COMMERCIAL USE AUTHORIZATION

A Commercial Use Authorization is required in most cases for anyone doing business within the park. This includes anyone wishing to sell items or food within the park boundary, lead guided fishing expeditions, or similar activities. Some activities may be managed under a Concessions Contract.

If you have questions contact Peggy Tarrence at 573-323-4864 or by e-mail.

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SOLICITATION FOR FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Solicitation for a concession contract to provide canoe and tube rental with shuttle service, camp store and retail merchandise, and firewood sales at Ozark National Scenic Riverway.

The National Park Service intends to issue a concession prospectus on November 22, 2010 for canoe and tube rentals with shuttle service, camp store and retail merchandise, and firewood sales at Ozark National Scenic Riverway. The existing Concession Contract between the National Park Service and the existing Concessioner expires on December 31, 2010, or when a new Contract is awarded, whichever occurs first.

The Director, pursuant to 36 CFR Part 51, has determined that the existing Concessioner is a preferred Offeror for the Contract. The term of the new Concession Contract will be for ten (10) years. Any offer, including that of the existing Concessioner, must be received by 4:00 p.m. February 23, 2011. Proposals should be submitted to:

Concession Program Manager
National Park Service
Midwest Regional Office
601 Riverfront Drive
Omaha, Nebraska 68102

There is a printing cost recovery charge of $25 per copy to be delivered via Federal Express or $20 per copy if picked up in person at the above address. Checks or money orders (no cash or credit accepted) must be payable to the National Park Service; and you must include a business address (no post office box) to receive a Federal Express package. A Tax Identification Number (TIN) or Social Security Number (SSN) must be provided on all checks. Prospectus packages will be available by contacting Tracy Simmons, Concessions Management Specialist, Midwest Regional Office, National Park Service, 601 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. Telephone inquiries may be directed to 402-661-1750.

If you choose to retrieve a copy of the prospectus from the website please notify Tracy Simmons, so you can be placed on a mailing list to receive modifications and other correspondence regarding this solicitation.


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thick stand of rivercane, which looks like bamboo.

Did You Know?
Cane brakes are thick stands of rivercane, which is much like bamboo. The endangered Swainson's Warbler nests in these thickets. Many stands have been lost to reservoir impoundments throughout the South, but many stands are protected at Ozark National Scenic Riverways. More at www.nps.gov/ozar
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Last Updated: January 25, 2011 at 12:23 MST