Request for Qualifications to Operate and Redevelop Overnight Accommodations at Caneel Bay within Virgin Islands National Park
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFQ-L-VIIS001-2024
- Agency
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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
- Place of performance
- St John Virgin Islands, U.S. 00830, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking qualified respondents to operate and redevelop overnight accommodations at Caneel Bay within Virgin Islands National Park through a lease with a potential term of up to 60 years. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) targets an exceptional individual, organization, or team with development and management expertise in Caribbean or similar resort environments to redevelop approximately 74 acres of property. Key objectives include creating environmentally sustainable and resilient facilities, preserving natural and cultural resources, and maintaining public access to beaches and trails. The NPS will evaluate responses based on two primary criteria: qualifications and experience (50%) and demonstrated financial capacity (50%). Critical dates include a site visit on November 7-8, 2024, questions due by November 22, 2024, intent to submit due by February 7, 2025, and final responses due by March 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET.
The procurement has no specific set-aside designation and will be open to all qualified respondents. The project is anticipated to exceed $50 million in construction and site improvement costs, with a maximum of 166 guest rooms allowed in the redevelopment. The lease will require the selected operator to pay fair market value rent and be responsible for all development costs, operating expenses, and utility infrastructure improvements. The NPS plans to select 4-5 qualified respondents from this RFQ to participate in a subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP) expected in Summer 2025. Optional project elements include managing a 7-acre flexible development zone and potential operation of a dock facility at Red Hook on St. Thomas. The current trademark for "Caneel Bay" is held by Ataraxia Hospitality LLC, which would require separate negotiation for use by the selected lessee.
Notice text
8 versions
Update #8 · Latest ·
The NPS updates this solicitation by attaching an updated RFQ that reflects the changes below.
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The NPS updates this solicitation with:
2-27-2025 - RFQ Submission Deadline Extended
Responses to this RFQ are now due by:
12:00 pm Eastern Time on March 5, 2025
* Additionally, in section C.1 (page 21) of the RFQ, the Exhibits should read as follows:
Exhibit E – Form 10-352 Business History Information
Exhibit F – Form 10-353 Business Organization Information (Individual or Sole Proprietor)
Exhibit G – Form 10-354 Business Organization Information (Corporation, Limited Liability)
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The NPS updates this solicitation with Batch 3 of a large number of questions. This is the final batch of questions to be posted.
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The NPS updates this solicitation with Batch 2 of a large number of questions, and anticipates posting another batch in February.
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The NPS updates this solicitation with Batch 1 of a large number of questions, and anticipates posting another batch in January.
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The NPS updates this solicitation to do the following:
- The “Intent to Submit Due” date is updated from December 6, 2024, to February 7, 2025.
- The “Response Due” date is updated from December 27, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
The updated information will be available at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/nps_rfq_viis_caneel_bay.htm
_____________________________________
The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Qualifications for a lease (term of up to 60 years) to operate and redevelop overnight accommodations on 74 acres at Caneel Bay within Virgin Islands National Park. The Request for Qualifications describes the requirements for consideration.
All responses must be received by the NPS by the date and time specified in the Request for Qualifications which is December 27, 2024, by 4:00 p.m. ET in order to be evaluated to be determined if qualified for this lease opportunity. Responses will only be accepted electronically via the process explained in the Request for Qualifications.
Questions are due November 22, 2024, and Intent to Submit must be received by December 6, 2024, via email by the National Park Service at SERCommercial_Services@nps.gov as specified in the Request for Qualifications.
The following website provides the Request for Qualifications and helpful links and information pertaining to the National Park Service leasing program:
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/nps_rfq_viis_caneel_bay.htm
Update #7 ·
The NPS updates this solicitation with:
2-27-2025 - RFQ Submission Deadline Extended
Responses to this RFQ are now due by:
12:00 pm Eastern Time on March 5, 2025
* Additionally, in section C.1 (page 21) of the RFQ, the Exhibits should read as follows:
Exhibit E – Form 10-352 Business History Information
Exhibit F – Form 10-353 Business Organization Information (Individual or Sole Proprietor)
Exhibit G – Form 10-354 Business Organization Information (Corporation, Limited Liability)
_____________________________________
The NPS updates this solicitation with Batch 3 of a large number of questions. This is the final batch of questions to be posted.
_____________________________________
The NPS updates this solicitation with Batch 2 of a large number of questions, and anticipates posting another batch in February.
_____________________________________
The NPS updates this solicitation with Batch 1 of a large number of questions, and anticipates posting another batch in January.
_____________________________________
The NPS updates this solicitation to do the following:
- The “Intent to Submit Due” date is updated from December 6, 2024, to February 7, 2025.
- The “Response Due” date is updated from December 27, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
The updated information will be available at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/nps_rfq_viis_caneel_bay.htm
_____________________________________
The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Qualifications for a lease (term of up to 60 years) to operate and redevelop overnight accommodations on 74 acres at Caneel Bay within Virgin Islands National Park. The Request for Qualifications describes the requirements for consideration.
All responses must be received by the NPS by the date and time specified in the Request for Qualifications which is December 27, 2024, by 4:00 p.m. ET in order to be evaluated to be determined if qualified for this lease opportunity. Responses will only be accepted electronically via the process explained in the Request for Qualifications.
Questions are due November 22, 2024, and Intent to Submit must be received by December 6, 2024, via email by the National Park Service at SERCommercial_Services@nps.gov as specified in the Request for Qualifications.
The following website provides the Request for Qualifications and helpful links and information pertaining to the National Park Service leasing program:
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/nps_rfq_viis_caneel_bay.htm
Update #6 ·
The NPS updates this solicitation with Batch 3 of a large number of questions. This is the final batch of questions to be posted.
_____________________________________
The NPS updates this solicitation with Batch 2 of a large number of questions, and anticipates posting another batch in February.
_____________________________________
The NPS updates this solicitation with Batch 1 of a large number of questions, and anticipates posting another batch in January.
_____________________________________
The NPS updates this solicitation to do the following:
- The “Intent to Submit Due” date is updated from December 6, 2024, to February 7, 2025.
- The “Response Due” date is updated from December 27, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
The updated information will be available at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/nps_rfq_viis_caneel_bay.htm
_____________________________________
The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Qualifications for a lease (term of up to 60 years) to operate and redevelop overnight accommodations on 74 acres at Caneel Bay within Virgin Islands National Park. The Request for Qualifications describes the requirements for consideration.
All responses must be received by the NPS by the date and time specified in the Request for Qualifications which is December 27, 2024, by 4:00 p.m. ET in order to be evaluated to be determined if qualified for this lease opportunity. Responses will only be accepted electronically via the process explained in the Request for Qualifications.
Questions are due November 22, 2024, and Intent to Submit must be received by December 6, 2024, via email by the National Park Service at SERCommercial_Services@nps.gov as specified in the Request for Qualifications.
The following website provides the Request for Qualifications and helpful links and information pertaining to the National Park Service leasing program:
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/nps_rfq_viis_caneel_bay.htm
Update #5 ·
The NPS updates this solicitation with Batch 2 of a large number of questions, and anticipates posting another batch in February.
_____________________________________
The NPS updates this solicitation with Batch 1 of a large number of questions, and anticipates posting another batch in January.
_____________________________________
The NPS updates this solicitation to do the following:
- The “Intent to Submit Due” date is updated from December 6, 2024, to February 7, 2025.
- The “Response Due” date is updated from December 27, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
The updated information will be available at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/nps_rfq_viis_caneel_bay.htm
_____________________________________
The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Qualifications for a lease (term of up to 60 years) to operate and redevelop overnight accommodations on 74 acres at Caneel Bay within Virgin Islands National Park. The Request for Qualifications describes the requirements for consideration.
All responses must be received by the NPS by the date and time specified in the Request for Qualifications which is December 27, 2024, by 4:00 p.m. ET in order to be evaluated to be determined if qualified for this lease opportunity. Responses will only be accepted electronically via the process explained in the Request for Qualifications.
Questions are due November 22, 2024, and Intent to Submit must be received by December 6, 2024, via email by the National Park Service at SERCommercial_Services@nps.gov as specified in the Request for Qualifications.
The following website provides the Request for Qualifications and helpful links and information pertaining to the National Park Service leasing program:
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/nps_rfq_viis_caneel_bay.htm
Update #4 ·
The NPS updates this solicitation with Batch 1 of a large number of questions, and anticipates posting another batch in January.
_____________________________________
The NPS updates this solicitation to do the following:
- The “Intent to Submit Due” date is updated from December 6, 2024, to February 7, 2025.
- The “Response Due” date is updated from December 27, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
The updated information will be available at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/nps_rfq_viis_caneel_bay.htm
_____________________________________
The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Qualifications for a lease (term of up to 60 years) to operate and redevelop overnight accommodations on 74 acres at Caneel Bay within Virgin Islands National Park. The Request for Qualifications describes the requirements for consideration.
All responses must be received by the NPS by the date and time specified in the Request for Qualifications which is December 27, 2024, by 4:00 p.m. ET in order to be evaluated to be determined if qualified for this lease opportunity. Responses will only be accepted electronically via the process explained in the Request for Qualifications.
Questions are due November 22, 2024, and Intent to Submit must be received by December 6, 2024, via email by the National Park Service at SERCommercial_Services@nps.gov as specified in the Request for Qualifications.
The following website provides the Request for Qualifications and helpful links and information pertaining to the National Park Service leasing program:
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/nps_rfq_viis_caneel_bay.htm
Update #3 ·
The NPS updates this solicitation to do the following:
- The “Intent to Submit Due” date is updated from December 6, 2024, to February 7, 2025.
- The “Response Due” date is updated from December 27, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
The updated information will be available at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/nps_rfq_viis_caneel_bay.htm
_____________________________________
The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Qualifications for a lease (term of up to 60 years) to operate and redevelop overnight accommodations on 74 acres at Caneel Bay within Virgin Islands National Park. The Request for Qualifications describes the requirements for consideration.
All responses must be received by the NPS by the date and time specified in the Request for Qualifications which is December 27, 2024, by 4:00 p.m. ET in order to be evaluated to be determined if qualified for this lease opportunity. Responses will only be accepted electronically via the process explained in the Request for Qualifications.
Questions are due November 22, 2024, and Intent to Submit must be received by December 6, 2024, via email by the National Park Service at SERCommercial_Services@nps.gov as specified in the Request for Qualifications.
The following website provides the Request for Qualifications and helpful links and information pertaining to the National Park Service leasing program:
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/nps_rfq_viis_caneel_bay.htm
Update #2 ·
The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Qualifications for a lease (term of up to 60 years) to operate and redevelop overnight accommodations on 74 acres at Caneel Bay within Virgin Islands National Park. The Request for Qualifications describes the requirements for consideration.
All responses must be received by the NPS by the date and time specified in the Request for Qualifications which is December 27, 2024, by 4:00 p.m. ET in order to be evaluated to be determined if qualified for this lease opportunity. Responses will only be accepted electronically via the process explained in the Request for Qualifications.
Questions are due November 22, 2024, and Intent to Submit must be received by December 6, 2024, via email by the National Park Service at SERCommercial_Services@nps.gov as specified in the Request for Qualifications.
The following website provides the Request for Qualifications and helpful links and information pertaining to the National Park Service leasing program:
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/nps_rfq_viis_caneel_bay.htm
Update #1 ·
The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Qualifications for a lease (term of up to 60 years) to operate and redevelop overnight accommodations on 74 acres at Caneel Bay within Virgin Islands National Park. The Request for Qualifications describes the requirements for consideration.
All responses must be received by the NPS by the date and time specified in the Request for Qualifications which is December 27, 2024, by 4:00 p.m. ET in order to be evaluated to be determined if qualified for this lease opportunity. Responses will only be accepted electronically via the process explained in the Request for Qualifications.
Questions are due November 22, 2024, and Intent to Submit must be received by December 6, 2024, via email by the National Park Service at SERCommercial_Services@nps.gov as specified in the Request for Qualifications.
The following website provides the Request for Qualifications and helpful links and information pertaining to the National Park Service leasing program:
https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/viis_rfq_pre-solicitation.htm
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