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A Concession Business Opportunity to Provide Commercial Services at Silos Recreation Area, Canyon Ferry Reservoir, Townsend, MT

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26-LM-60-CC01Federal

Submission Closed09/11/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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The Bureau of Reclamation is soliciting proposals for Concession Contract No. 26-LM-60-CC01 to provide commercial recreational services at the Silos Recreation Area of Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Townsend, Montana. This 20-year contract, expected to begin in March 2027, tasks the concessionaire with the operation, maintenance, and repair of approximately 260 acres of land. Key responsibilities include managing campsites, shelters, vault toilets, and boating facilities, specifically maintaining five boat ramps and ensuring a minimum of 60 boat slips are available. The operating season runs annually from May 1 through September 30. The award will be based on the proposal most likely to provide a safe, quality experience for the public. Evaluation factors include the proposed franchise fee, which must be at least 3 percent of gross receipts, the bidder's industry and government contracting experience, financial capability, and a plan for resource protection and facility maintenance. Additionally, the concessionaire must maintain a Reserve Account for Repair or Replacement (RARR) with annual deposits of at least 1 percent of gross receipts. Contractors must adhere to strict insurance requirements, including a combined single limit of 2 million dollars for general liability and full replacement value coverage for property. The contract incorporates federal mandates, including the Minimum Wage Contract Clause under E.O. 14026 and compliance with ADA and non-discrimination standards. Proposals must be submitted in duplicate to the Montana Area Office in Billings by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on September 11, 2026. Bidders must certify they have no felony convictions and are not under indictment for federal offenses.

General Info

Concession contract for Silos Recreation Area services, bidding closes August 28, 2026, starts March 2027.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Canyon Ferry Field Office

NAICS

713990 - All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries

Place of Performance

Townsend, MT, 59644, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

26-LM-60-CC01 Responses to Questions Memorandum

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Amendment 1 - Solicitation 26-LM-60-CC01

amendment

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Silos Recreation Area Concession Prospectus July 2026

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2 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 14

Solicitation

Notice updatedAug 18

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedAug 28

Response deadline changed from Aug 28, 2026 to Sep 11, 2026. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineSep 11

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/11/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Canyon Ferry Field Office

Contacts2 people available

OfficeHELENA, MT, 59601, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Canyon Ferry Field Office

Office AddressHELENA, MT, 59601, USA

Contacts

Cody Hendrix

Dustin Ramoie

Full Description

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) provides notice of the release of a Prospectus to solicit proposals for the award of a Concession Contract (No. 26-LM-60-CC01) to provide commercial services to the public at Canyon Ferry Reservoir, at the area known as Silos Recreation Area located at 82 Silos Road, Townsend, MT 59644. The effective date of the next Concession Contract is expected to be in March 2027.

The Prospectus explains the business opportunity and the terms and conditions under which Reclamation will award the Concession Contract. The Prospectus is attached to this posting.

Site Visit
Reclamation will host an open house for organizations interested in bidding on this opportunity on August 13, 2026, at the Silos Boat Ramp (82 Silos Road, Townsend, MT 59644), from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Offerors are encouraged to visit the area to become familiar with physical conditions and limitations involved and become acquainted with the details requisite to operating the concession services identified in the Prospectus.

Questions Due
If you do not understand something in this Prospectus, you must submit your questions or comments to Cody Hendrix, Natural Resource Specialist, via email at contact@example.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time on August 17, 2026. The questions must be in a format that allows Reclamation to copy them to Microsoft Word.

Submission of Proposal

In order to be evaluated and considered for award of a Concession Contract, proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on September 11, 2026 (amended date). Proposals must be sealed and mailed to the address below. See Prospectus Part B Proposal Submission for details on how to submit a proposal.

US Bureau of Reclamation

Montana Area Office

Attention: Cody Hendrix, Natural Resource Specialist

2900 4th Avenue North, Suite 501

Billings, MT 59101

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 Cody Hendrix, Natural Resource Specialist, via email at contact@example.gov. The contact list already includes the Existing Concessionaire.

Summary of Due Dates:

Questions Due: August 17, 2026
Proposals Due: September 11, 2026 (amended date)

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