Idaho Panhandle NF - Campground Concessionaire Prospectus

Campground Concessionaire Prospectus The Idaho Panhandle National Forests is pleased to announce the availability of a Prospectus for a special use permit for the operation and maintenance of Government-owned campgrounds located on the Priest Lake, Sandpoint, and Coeur d'Alene River Ranger Districts. One permit will be issued for all three districts (complexes). Please see the Prospectus Package below for the specific list of facilities included in this solicitation. The new permit will be issued through a prospectus process open to all interested bidders. The permit will be issued for a term of five years, with the option for an additional five year term. The Prospectus below describes the business opportunity and provides instructions for submitting applications. Applications must be received by close of business (4:30 PM) on October 31, 2008 and should be submitted to Ranotta McNair, Forest Supervisor (Attention: Kent Wellner), 3815 Schreiber Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 83815. A selection will be made during November 2008 so that permits may be issued by early January, 2009. Please review the Prospectus carefully. Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the recreation sites at least once during the fall of 2008 before submitting an application. Each applicant is expected to make an independent assessment of the business opportunity offered in this prospectus. Applicants must submit five (5) copies of their application package and supporting documents in hardcopy format. The same number of copies of the Business Plan must be submitted as a separate document. Unless requested in writing to return proposals, all unsuccessful applicant's proposals and supporting documents will be destroyed after the appropriate appeal period. Please review application procedures carefully as portions of the selected applicant's package will become part of the special-use permit. Also, please ensure that all requested information is submitted. Missing or incomplete information will result in a lower rating for the corresponding evaluation criteria. Personnel from the Idaho Panhandle National Forests are willing to meet with prospective proponents and provide access into the Recreation Sites. If we get multiple requests to provide tours, a date will be established sometime in early to mid October. Please contact Greg Hetzler at +1 (555) 000-0000 or Kent Wellner at +1 (555) 000-0000 if you are interested in a guided tour. For further information about the campgrounds and the prospectus process, please contact Greg Hetzler at +1 (555) 000-0000 or Kent Wellner at +1 (555) 000-0000