Amendment 1: Contract opportunity to perform hotel asset management services for the Bryce Canyon Lodge, related facilities, and Park lands managed under Management Agreement AMC-BRCA003-25
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- AMC-BRCA003-25
- Agency
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Intermountain Region
National Park Service, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 713990 All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
- PSC
- M1FB Operation Of Recreational Buildings
- Place of performance
- Bryce, Utah 84764, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking a hospitality asset management services contractor for the Bryce Canyon Lodge and related facilities under the Visitor Experience Improvement Authority. The RFP invites qualified entities to provide asset management services to support the NPS Commercial Services Program, with a focus on overseeing and administering the management agreement for Bryce Canyon National Park. Proposals will be evaluated by a committee using specific criteria outlined in the RFP, with emphasis on demonstrated experience and capabilities. Key dates include a May 9, 2025 deadline for submitting questions, with NPS responses expected by May 30, 2025, and proposal submissions due by June 13, 2025. The evaluation process will allow some flexibility, noting that a lack of experience in one area may not disqualify an applicant if their overall experience is strong.
The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and will be open to all qualified contractors. The place of performance is Bryce Canyon City, Utah, with the contract falling under the NAICS category of All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990). The contract timeline indicates a potential award date of October 10, 2025, with successful applicants to be notified by August 15, 2025. Interested parties can receive amendments and additional information by providing contact details to Greg Kimmitt via email at BRCA_VEIA@nps.gov. The full details of the contract scope and requirements can be found in the Draft Contract AMC-BRCA00X-25, which is appended to the Request for Proposals.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment 1: In the RFP issued April 21, 2025, the National Park Service (“NPS”) stated it would respond to questions about the RFP submitted in writing and received by May 9, 2025. This Amendment 1 responds to all questions received within the allotted time.
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The National Park Service (NPS) issues a Request For Proposals (RFP) from interested entities to provide hospitality asset management services to the NPS Commercial Services Program under the Visitor Experience Improvement Authority (codified as amended at 54 U.S.C. §§ 101931–101938) (“VEIA”). The selected entity (“Asset Manager”) will assist the NPS with overseeing and administrating the management agreement for Bryce Canyon (BRCA) National Park under VA-BRCA003-25 (a commercial services contract NPS will award to operate commercial visitor service within BRCA under VEIA. Additional information can be found at the link provided below.
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is to solicit proposals from qualified and experienced hospitality asset managers to compete for a contract to perform hotel asset management services for the Bryce Canyon Lodge, related facilities, and Park lands managed under the Management Agreement (collectively, referred to hereinafter as the “Hotel”) within the Park on behalf of the NPS, an agency of the U.S. Department of the Interior. The Asset Manager will advise the NPS on specified business reviews and decisions related to the implementation and operation of the Management Agreement.
Description of the Services Required
See Draft Contract AMC-BRCA00X-25 (“Draft Contract”) for scope of work and required tasks details, which has been appended to this RFP.
Timetable and Important Dates
- RFP Released: April 21, 2025
- Questions Due: May 9, 2025
- NPS’s Responses to Questions Issued : May 30, 2025
- Proposals Due: June 13, 2025
- Interview (if invited by NPS): Week of June 23, 2025
- Successful Applicant(s) Notified: August 15, 2025
- Contract Award: October 10, 2025
Questions Due
Entities interested in submitting a proposal may submit questions seeking clarification or further explanation of aspects of the RFP. All questions regarding the RFP must be provided in writing in electronic format and delivered to Greg Kimmitt via email addressed to: BRCA_VEIA@nps.gov by May 9, 2025.
Submission of a Proposal
Applicants must respond to the evaluation criteria, found in the RFP, in the format described in the RFP. Proposals should provide a straightforward, concise description of applicants’ capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the RFP. Emphasis should be on completeness and clarity of content. To facilitate the evaluation of proposals, some information must be presented as Returnable Schedules attached to this RFP. A committee will evaluate the proposals. The lack of demonstrated experience regarding one criterion may not be grounds for disqualification if the applicant’s other experience is otherwise strong. Applicants may use references in response to multiple requirements.
Contact List
To be put on a contact list to receive amendments or any additional information specific to the RFP, interested parties must provide their contact information (name, email address, and phone number) to Greg Kimmitt via email at BRCA_VEIA@nps.gov. Information relative to the solicitation will also be posted to the above-mentioned website.
More Information
For more information about the National Park Service Commercial Services Program go to: www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/index.htm.
Update #1 ·
The National Park Service (NPS) issues a Request For Proposals (RFP) from interested entities to provide hospitality asset management services to the NPS Commercial Services Program under the Visitor Experience Improvement Authority (codified as amended at 54 U.S.C. §§ 101931–101938) (“VEIA”). The selected entity (“Asset Manager”) will assist the NPS with overseeing and administrating the management agreement for Bryce Canyon (BRCA) National Park under VA-BRCA003-25 (a commercial services contract NPS will award to operate commercial visitor service within BRCA under VEIA. Additional information can be found at the link provided below.
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) is to solicit proposals from qualified and experienced hospitality asset managers to compete for a contract to perform hotel asset management services for the Bryce Canyon Lodge, related facilities, and Park lands managed under the Management Agreement (collectively, referred to hereinafter as the “Hotel”) within the Park on behalf of the NPS, an agency of the U.S. Department of the Interior. The Asset Manager will advise the NPS on specified business reviews and decisions related to the implementation and operation of the Management Agreement.
Description of the Services Required
See Draft Contract AMC-BRCA00X-25 (“Draft Contract”) for scope of work and required tasks details, which has been appended to this RFP.
Timetable and Important Dates
- RFP Released: April 21, 2025
- Questions Due: May 9, 2025
- NPS’s Responses to Questions Issued : May 30, 2025
- Proposals Due: June 13, 2025
- Interview (if invited by NPS): Week of June 23, 2025
- Successful Applicant(s) Notified: August 15, 2025
- Contract Award: October 10, 2025
Questions Due
Entities interested in submitting a proposal may submit questions seeking clarification or further explanation of aspects of the RFP. All questions regarding the RFP must be provided in writing in electronic format and delivered to Greg Kimmitt via email addressed to: BRCA_VEIA@nps.gov by May 9, 2025.
Submission of a Proposal
Applicants must respond to the evaluation criteria, found in the RFP, in the format described in the RFP. Proposals should provide a straightforward, concise description of applicants’ capabilities to satisfy the requirements of the RFP. Emphasis should be on completeness and clarity of content. To facilitate the evaluation of proposals, some information must be presented as Returnable Schedules attached to this RFP. A committee will evaluate the proposals. The lack of demonstrated experience regarding one criterion may not be grounds for disqualification if the applicant’s other experience is otherwise strong. Applicants may use references in response to multiple requirements.
Contact List
To be put on a contact list to receive amendments or any additional information specific to the RFP, interested parties must provide their contact information (name, email address, and phone number) to Greg Kimmitt via email at BRCA_VEIA@nps.gov. Information relative to the solicitation will also be posted to the above-mentioned website.
More Information
For more information about the National Park Service Commercial Services Program go to: www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/index.htm.
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