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This is a sign-in sheet document related to a concession and services business opportunity at Frenchglen Hotel State Heritage Site managed by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) in Harney County, Oregon. The opportunity involves securing a seasonal operator for a hotel and restaurant facility operating from March 15 to October 31 annually, encompassing 15 guest rooms across the Frenchglen Hotel and Drovers Inn, a restaurant-style kitchen, dining facilities, and related services on a 6.36-acre site. An open house site visit was scheduled for May 26, 2023, with proposal submissions due by June 2, 2023, and contract award intended for June 30, 2023, with operations commencing on July 1, 2023. The initial contract term is five years with a potential five-year renewal option.

The concession arrangement requires proposers to commit to a minimum annual repair and maintenance expense of $10,000 and pay OPRD a concession fee based on five percent of gross revenue, with a minimum annual fee of $2,400. Evaluation criteria include proposed services, facility maintenance, relevant experience, financial resources, and operational proposals. Backcountry Hospitality, LLC was identified as the preferred vendor, with individual scoring highest at 102.6 points during evaluation. OPRD has purchased personal property from the retiring concessionaire to facilitate turnkey operations, including employee housing, kitchen equipment, and furnishings. Historical revenue data from 2018 to 2022 demonstrates income potential from lodging, dining, and ancillary services, positioning this as a financially viable business opportunity for the selected operator.