Caneel Bay RFQ Pre-Solicitation Notice

Sail boats moored in Caneel Bay

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Caneel Bay Pre-Solicitation for the Request for Qualifications

This is a unique chance for the right developer to invest in the U.S. Virgin Islands community, with an unprecedented 60-year lease term, on 74 acres of the Virgin Islands National Park. Competition for this lease is a straightforward two-step process, where bidders submit their qualifications to the NPS during the request for qualifications (RFQ) process. Those bidders found eligible through the RFQ will then be given the exclusive opportunity to submit a detailed proposal on how they would develop and manage an eco-friendly destination resort that commands the level of customer service expected in the U.S. Virgin Islands, while also becoming an integral member of the community on St. John and throughout the Virgin Islands.

Request for Qualifications- Caneel Bay flyer

The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be released on October 22, 2024, and this is your first step to engage in this important process.

Interested parties should be aware that both Federal and territorial tax incentives may be available. For more information please see: Historic Preservation Tax Incentives (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) and Tax Incentives – USVIED