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Contact: Barb Maynes, 360-565-3005 Contact: Kimberley Gagliolo, 415-623-2227
DNC Parks & Resorts at Kalaloch, Inc. has been selected to be awarded a new 10-year concession contract to operate overnight accommodations, food and beverage, retail, fuel, and firewood sales all located within the Kalaloch area of Olympic National Park. DNC Parks & Resorts at Kalaloch, Inc. is a subsidiary of the New York-based Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Inc. and has over 70 years of hospitality experience in a variety of venues including operating concessions within National Park Service (NPS) sites, including Grand Canyon, Sequoia, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. "Kalaloch has a long history as a resort destination, beginning in 1925 with the establishment of Becker's Ocean Resort," remarked Olympic National Park Acting Superintendent Todd Suess. "The area is still a popular destination, and we look forward to working with DNC Parks & Resorts at Kalaloch as we continue to welcome and serve our visitors," he said. Concessioners fill a vital role in helping the NPS carry out its mission by operating publicly owned facilities and offering high-quality commercial visitor services at reasonable prices. As required by the 1998 Concessions Management Improvement Act, the NPS solicited for proposals from May 5 through September 15, 2011, for the commercial services provided at Kalaloch within Olympic National Park. Offerors were evaluated on their responses to questions asked, including how to collaborate with the federally recognized tribes of the Olympic Peninsula on educating the visiting public though development of interpretive programs and promoting employment opportunities. Additional guidelines used to evaluate proposals can be found online at www.nps.gov/commercialservices. For information about DNC Parks & Resorts at Kalaloch, Inc., contact Glen White at (716) 858-5753 or gawhite@dncinc.com. Visit them online at http://www.delawarenorth.com. |
Last updated: February 28, 2015