Amendment 2: Solicitation for Concession Opportunity for Lodging, Food and Beverage, Retail, Marina Services, and Mechanical Boat Portage within Voyageurs National Park
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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The National Park Service is soliciting proposals for a ten-year concession contract, designated as CC-VOYA002-27, to provide lodging, food and beverage, retail, marina services, and mechanical boat portage within Voyageurs National Park. The scope of work includes the operation and management of facilities such as the Kettle Falls Hotel and associated villas. The selected concessioner will be responsible for routine maintenance, adhering to 18 CFR 600, Department of the Interior standards, and LEED silver ratings where feasible. Key operational requirements include strict adherence to manufacturer instructions for equipment, dark sky compliance for exterior lighting, and the use of licensed Minnesota contractors for fire suppression system maintenance. Environmental compliance is mandatory, specifically regarding the labeling and disposal of hazardous and universal waste. Interested parties must have submitted a Notice of Intent to Propose by September 16, 2026, to receive access to the Microsoft Teams platform for electronic proposal submission. The deadline for electronic proposals is October 22, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Additionally, a hardcopy of the Offeror’s Transmittal Letter featuring an original signature must be received by the National Park Service in Omaha, Nebraska, no later than October 29, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. All inquiries and proposal coordination are managed by Tracy Simmons, the Commercial Services Chief for Interior Regions 3, 4, and 5.
General Info
Place of Performance
International Falls, MN, 56649, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Response Deadline
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The National Park Service (NPS) amends this solicitation by extending the response date to October 22, 2026, and the Offeror’s Transmittal Letter, with original signature, to October 29, 2026. Both must be received by the National Park Service no later than 4:00 p.m. (Central Time)
On July 20, 2026, the National Park Service (NPS) released a business opportunity soliciting proposals to award a ten (10) year concession contract to provide required services of lodging, food and beverage, retail, marina services, and mechanical boat portage within Voyageurs National Park.
The Prospectus is available at https://concessions.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm
Please be aware there may be a delay in publishing the solicitation documents or amendments after the publication of this notice. To be put on a contact list to receive amendments or any additional information specific to the Prospectus, interested parties must provide their contact information (name, email address, and phone number) to the Service via email at tracy_simmons@nps.gov.
The website also includes documents with tips for submitting a competitive proposal. This information can be found under “Guidance on Doing Business with Us” at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm
Questions regarding the prospectus must be received, in writing, no later than 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) on August 12, 2026. Email your questions to Tracy Simmons, Commercial Services Chief, at tracy_simmons@nps.gov.
Any interested party intending to submit a proposal must submit a “Notice of Intent to Propose” as described in the Business Opportunity and Proposal Instructions to Tracy Simmons at tracy_simmons@nps.gov, no later than 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) on September 16, 2026.
The NPS is ONLY accepting electronic proposals in response to this prospectus. Any proposal must be received electronically, no later than 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) on October 22, 2026, in the format outlined in the Proposal Instructions, to be evaluated for award of the new concession contract. Prior to the electronic submission deadline, you will receive a welcome email message from the Service’s Microsoft Teams platform at the email address you provide when you notify the Service of your intent to submit a proposal. You must accept the invitation before you can access the Teams site to upload your proposal. The Service will not accept proposals submitted in hardcopy or via another electronic platform, including email. See Prospectus Part II Proposal Instructions for details on submitting an Electronic Proposal.
A hardcopy of the Offeror’s Transmittal Letter, with original signature, must be received by the National Park Service no later than 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) on October 29, 2026, as outlined in the Proposal Instructions of the Prospectus, at:
National Park Service, Interior Regions 3, 4, 5
601 Riverfront Drive
Omaha, Nebraska 68102
Attention: Tracy Simmons, Commercial Services Chief
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