LAKE004 Soliciation Information REVISED.pdf
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- LAKE004-26
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This document is a Concession Contract Opportunity issued by the National Park Service for boat sightseeing tours, food & beverage, and retail services at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The contract involves operating the Desert Princess boat for tours of Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, with an estimated $485,000 investment and projected Year 1 revenue of $1.3-$1.44 million. The contract is a 10-year term beginning in December 2026, with the boat being government-owned and assigned to the concessioner.
Key solicitation dates include: Solicitation Opens on Nov. 18, 2025, Site Visit on Dec. 2, 2025, Questions Due by Dec. 10, 2025, Notice of Intent Due by Jan. 29, 2026, and Solicitation Closes on Feb. 19, 2026. The contract includes a tiered franchise fee paid to the government and designated reserve funding for maintenance and operational readiness. The National Park Service's Commercial Services Program administers nearly 500 concession contracts grossing over $1 billion annually, employing more than 25,000 people during peak seasons.
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Concession Contract Opportunity Boat Sightseeing Tours | Food & Beverage | Retail Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Lake Mead 6.4M Visitors in 2024
Las Vegas 41.7M Visitors in 2024
The National Park Service is seeking proposals for operation of the Desert Princess to provide boat sightseeing tours of the iconic Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, as well as Food & Beverage and
Retail Services
Key Contract Information
10 Year Contract Term
Effective December 2026
Est. Investment: $485,000
Desert Princess is Government-Owned and Assigned to Concessioner
Tiered Franchise Fee Paid to Government
Designated Reserve Funding to Ensure the Continued Maintenance and Operational Readiness of the Desert Princess and Landing Area
Estimated Year 1 Revenue:
$1.3-$1.44M
Concessions with the
National Park Service
Key Solicitation
Dates
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Concessioners fill a vital role with helping the National Park Service carry out its mission. By welcoming the private sector as a partner in park operations, the NPS broadens the economic base of the region and the communities surrounding parks. The Commercial Services Program administers nearly 500 concession contracts that, in total, gross over $1 billion annually. NPS concessioners employ more than 25,000 people in a variety of jobs during peak seasons. More information can be found at: Concessions (U.S. National Park Service)
Solicitation Opens: Nov. 18, 2025
Site Visit: Dec. 2, 2025
Questions Due: Dec. 10, 2025
Notice of Intent Due: Jan. 29, 2026
Solicitation Closes: Feb. 19, 2026
Site Visit Registration and Questions:
mark_juretschke@nps.gov
Prospectus and Draft Contract:
Prospectus Releases - Concessions (U.S.
National Park Service) https://www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/index.htm mailto:mark_juretschke@nps.gov https://www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm https://www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm https://www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm https://www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm
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