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SOLICITATION FOR TWO SEPARATE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SNACK BAR AND RETAIL OPERATIONS UNDER A COMMERCIAL USE AUTHORIZATION WITHIN INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK.

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AI Contract Overview

The National Park Service is seeking one or two qualified service providers to operate snack bars and retail sales at two distinct locations within Indiana Dunes National Park, specifically at the Portage Lakefront Riverwalk building and the West Beach building, under a two-year Commercial Use Authorization. Interested parties must submit separate applications for each location, with the application process divided into two parts: an online submission via the CUA application portal from December 3, 2024, to January 9, 2025, and a subsequent narrative response sent either by email or mail. The NPS encourages potential applicants to visit the park independently to familiarize themselves with the sites and surrounding community but will not conduct a formal site visit. All questions regarding the solicitation should be directed in writing to Kelly Kager, the Commercial Services Management Specialist, by December 27, 2024, with responses shared in writing to those on the contact list. Additional details and updates about the opportunity are posted on the official website, and interested parties are advised to review the full solicitation package available online. The contract aims to facilitate retail and snack operations in a park setting, with the opportunity open to qualified vendors under the NAICS code 713990, managed by the Department of the Interior’s Midwest Region Office in Omaha, Nebraska.

General Info

NPS seeks service providers for snack bar and retail operations at Indiana Dunes National Park.

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Department Of The Interior → Mwr Midwest REGION(60000)

NAICS

713990 - All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries

Place of Performance

Chesterton, IN, 46304, USA

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PostedDec 2

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01/09/2025, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Mwr Midwest REGION(60000)

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OfficeOMAHA, NE, 68102, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Mwr Midwest REGION(60000)

Office AddressOMAHA, NE, 68102, USA

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Kelly Kager

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Full Description

The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing a solicitation for one to two service providers to operate two separate snack bars/retail sales in the Portage Lakefront Riverwalk building and the West Beach building under a 2-year Commercial Use Authorization. Separate applications must be submitted for each location. The entire application information package may be downloaded at News Releases - Indiana Dunes National Park (U.S. National Park Service). The NPS will not hold a formal site visit. Offerors are encouraged to visit Indiana Dunes National Park on their own to become familiar with the CUA-operated snack bar and retail sales locations, the surrounding area and communities, and Park environment. Any questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to Kelly Kager, Commercial Services Management Specialist, via email (kelly_kager@nps.gov) no later than 4:00 p.m. Central Time on December 27, 2024. To receive answers to any questions posed regarding this business opportunity, please provide Concessions Management Specialist Kelly Kager, Interior Regions 3, 4, 5, with your contact information (name, email address, and phone number) at kelly_kager@nps.gov. The NPS will send any additional information specific to this Business Opportunity in writing, via email, to those interested parties who have been placed on the contact list. Information relative to the solicitation will also be posted to the above-mentioned website. Applications will be accepted in a two-part process during a designated - open season - beginning December 3, 2024, and ending January 9, 2025. The first part is completed through the online CUA application program (https://cua.nps.gov) and the second part of the application process is a narrative response to questions which must be either emailed or mailed to: National Park Service Interior Regions 3,4, 5 Office Atten: Kelly Kager, Commercial Services Management Specialist 601 Riverfront Drive Omaha, NE 68102 Kelly_kager@nps.gov AMENDMENT 1: NPS responses to Questions submitted regarding Indiana Dunes National Park competitive CUA Question: Does the Beer and Wine license come with the RiverWalk location? NPS response: No, beer and wine licenses are issued to the vendor by the state of Indiana, and do not convey in the event of a new vendor. Question: Is the West Beach location a gross lease or a triple net lease? NPS Response: Neither. It is not a lease. It is a 2-year Commercial Use Authorization which assigns space in the West Beach building for the selected operator to provide food & beverage service and some retail service. The Operator is not required to pay any property tax or property insurance, but they are required to carry Commercial General Liability Insurance. The selected Operator must provide their own phone and internet. Other utilities are outlined in #23 of the Operating Conditions. Fees to the Park Service are outlined in #24 of the Operating Conditions.