Everglades National Park (Interpretive Tram Tours, Bicycle Rentals, Retail, Vending, Bicycle and Hiker Pickup, and Paddlecraft Shuttle Service)

Solicitation for a Concessions Business Opportunity to Operate Interpretive Tram Tours and Other Services at Shark Valley within Everglades National Park

The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a prospectus for the solicitation of offers for a 10-year concession contract to operate interpretive tram tours, bicycle rentals, retail, vending, bicycle and hiker pickup, and paddlecraft shuttle service at Shark Valley within Everglades National Park.

Questions Due and Notification of Intent to Propose

Questions and Notification of Intent to Propose must be received by the NPS by the date and time listed on the Inside Front Cover of the prospectus. Directions on who to email this information is provided on the Inside Front Cover of the prospectus.

Submission of a Proposal

All offers must be received by the NPS by the date and time listed on the Inside Front Cover of the prospectus (September 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time) in order to be evaluated and considered for an award of a concession contract. The prospectus describes the business opportunity and includes the terms and conditions under which the NPS will award the concession contract.

Offers must be submitted via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions of the prospectus. Note that only the Offeror’s Transmittal Letter must be mailed. The remaining portion of the offer must be submitted electronically.

This website includes information pertaining to the National Park Service Commercial Services program and helpful tips for submitting a competitive offer.

Notifications about this Prospectus

To receive notifications about this Prospectus, including amendments or any additional information specific to the Prospectus, interested parties must provide their contact information (name, email address, and phone number) to Bill Stevens via email at [e-mail] or [phone]. The contact list already includes the Existing Concessioner.

Prospectus Files

Draft Contract and Exhibits

Appendix Files