Food Service Concession: Cannon Mountain & Flume Gorge RFP

The State of New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is seeking proposals from New Hampshire-based or New England regional hospitality firms to operate food service concessions at Cannon Mountain and the Flume Gorge within Franconia Notch State Park. The scope of work includes managing the Tramway Summit Station, Peabody Base Lodge Food Court, Cannonball Pub, Notchview Lodge Cafe, and the Mittersill Performance Center, as well as the Flume Gorge food court, mobile food trucks at Artists Bluff, and various off-site events such as weddings and corporate functions. The selected concessionaire will be responsible for all local and state licensing, property taxes for the towns of Franconia and Lincoln, and maintaining industry-standard quality assurance and safety procedures. The contract is designed for a ten-year term starting May 1, 2027, with an in-service date of May 26, 2027, and includes options for two additional five-year extensions. Selection is based on a scoring process evaluating the operating plan, financial commitment and commission rates, experience and qualifications, and the promotion of New Hampshire tourism. Proposers must attend a mandatory site tour on November 18, 2026, and submit their proposals by January 1, 2027. Final contract approval requires the authorization of the Governor and Executive Council. The concessionaire must also provide proof of general liability and liquor liability insurance, workers' compensation, and a mandatory statement confirming that company officers and staff have no felony convictions or federal indictments.