News Release

Release Of Prospectus For Guided Services in Technical Rock Climbing and Ice Climbing At Rocky Mountain National Park

Date: May 12, 2025
Contact: Kyle Patterson, Public Affairs Officer
Contact: Information Office, [phone]

Rocky Mountain National Park staff announces the prospectus release for a business opportunity to provide six concession contracts in instruction and guided services in technical rock climbing and ice climbing within the park. The prospectus outlines this business opportunity for the guided services, describes the contracts, and provides details on how to submit a responsive proposal. 

The contract requires instruction and guided services in technical rock climbing and ice climbing. The contracts are expected to begin January 1, 2026, and will be for a term of 10 years. 

Concession contracts are developed and issued under the authority of the Concessions Management Improvement Act of 1998, P.L. 105-391, and its attending regulations in 36 CFR 51. 

All interested parties are encouraged to apply and submit a responsive proposal. The prospectus can be found online at www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm and is advertised at SAM.gov. 

Anyone who plans to submit a proposal in response to this solicitation must submit by 4 p.m. on the following dates — questions on May 23, 2025, intent to propose by July 7, 2025, electronic copies on August 7, 2025, and hardcopy proposal packets must be received by mail on August 14, 2025. 

Fed Ex/UPS Address:
National Park Service, Interior Regions 6, 7, & 8
1 Denver Federal Center, Building 50
Attn: Jennifer Parker, Commercial Services
Denver, CO 80225
Questions: [e-mail]