Bluffs Lodge Lease along Blue Ridge Parkway

The National Park Service is soliciting proposals to lease Bluffs Lodge, situated at Milepost 241.1 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, under solicitation number L-BLRI005-2027. The opportunity is open to all eligible entities with no set-aside restrictions, and responses must be submitted by October 1, 2026, at 3:59 a.m. EDT through the official process outlined in the RFP. A public exterior site visit is scheduled for July 15, 2026, while interior access requires a prearranged appointment after that date. The property is classified under NAICS code 713990, indicating it falls under other amusement and recreation activities, and is managed by the Southeast Region of the Department of the Interior, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Performance of this lease will occur in Laurel Springs, North Carolina. All submissions must be received by the deadline to be considered, and no exceptions will be made for late responses. The RFP documents are available online via the provided NPS link and include detailed requirements for lessees, operational expectations, and compliance standards. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Bill Stevens, reachable via phone or email, with William Gordon available as a secondary contact. Prospective lessees are encouraged to review all materials thoroughly and coordinate any necessary interior inspections prior to deadline submission.