![]() NPS Photo Concessions OperationsPre-Solicitation NoticeThe NPS anticipates releasing a prospectus for a concession business opportunity to provide lodging, retail, food and beverage, guest transportation, marina services, and mechanical boat portage services within Voyageurs National Park in early 2026. The prospectus will describe the business opportunity and the terms and conditions of Concession Contract No. CC-VOYA002-27 ("Draft Contract"). General information about this business opportunity and the Draft Contract are provided below. No Preferred OfferorThe Director has determined that no preferred offeror for this Draft Contract exists pursuant to the terms of 36 C.F.R. Part 51. This future solicitation for commercial services will be fully competitive. QuestionsInterested entities must submit questions in writing after the release of the solicitation to the contact person and by the deadline that will be provided in the prospectus. ![]() M. Challeen / NPS Image Pre-Solicitation Site VisitThe National Park Service hosted a pre-solicitation site visit to provide interested entities an overview of the concession operations at Kettle Falls on September 29, 2025. The site visit allowed interested parties to review the property, facilities, and park area to better inform their potential responses to a future official prospectus for this business opportunity. Additional Information about Concession Opportunity CC-VOYA002-27The NPS expects the Draft Contract to have a term of ten (10) years with an effective date of January 1, 2027. The Draft Contract will require the concessioner to provide the following visitor services:
M. Challeen / NPS Photo The Draft Contract will authorize the concessioner to provide a variety of visitor services that include the following:
Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs)Businesses must have a valid Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) to provide commercial services within the park. Examples of businesses that need CUAs are fishing guides, water taxis, private tour boats, and more.
NPS Special Use Permits (General)A special park use is defined as an activity that takes place in a park area, and that:
You must have a valid Special Use Permit (SUP) to perform these types of activities. Some common examples of special park uses in Voyageurs are commercial filming, weddings, special events, plowing ice roads longer than 300 feet, and memorizlization. Applying for an SUPTo apply for an SUP, begin by downloading the appropriate form below. Forms may be printed or filled out electronically. Completed electronic forms can be emailed to voya_special_park_uses@nps.gov, or printed hard copies can be sent by mail to the address below.
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Last updated: September 30, 2025