Solicitation for a Concessions Business Opportunity for Lodging, Food and Beverage, and Retail Services at Peaks of Otter within Blue Ridge Parkway

Amendment 2

The NPS amends this solicitation and provides responses to questions received. In addition:

• The “Notifications of Intent to Propose Due” date was updated from August 5, 2024, to August 9, 2024.
• The “Proposals Due” date was updated from August 23, 2024, to August 30, 2024.

Amendment 2 will be available at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm.

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Amendment 1

The NPS amends this solicitation to do the following:

• In the Inside Cover, update the “Prospectus Issued” date and “Notifications of Intent to Propose Due;” and
• In the Business Opportunity remove erroneous language from the Investment Analysis section; and
• In the Proposal Instructions add language regarding submittal procedures; and
• In the Proposal Package remove in erroneous language from the “Offeror’s Transmittal Letter;” and
• In the Draft Contract replace Section 9(c)(3) with updated language; and
• In Exhibit D Assigned Land and Real Property Improvements add additional language below the “Real Property Improvements Assigned” table; and
• Add Exhibit F2 Component Renewal Reserve Project Procedures to the prospectus.

Amendment 1 will be available at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm.

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The National Park Service (NPS) will issue a prospectus for the solicitation of offers for a 10-yearconcession contracts to provide for Lodging, Food and Beverage, and Retail Services at Peaks of Otter within Blue Ridge Parkway.

The National Park Service (NPS) will issue a prospectus for the solicitation of offers for a 10-yearconcession contracts to provide for Lodging, Food and Beverage, and Retail Services at Peaks of Otter within Blue Ridge Parkway.

All offers must be received by the NPS by the date listed on the inside front cover of the prospectus which is August 23, 2024, no later than 2:00 p.m. in order to be evaluated and considered for an award of a concession contract. The prospectus describes the business opportunity and includes the terms and conditions under which the NPS will award the concession contract.

The site visit is scheduled for June 26, 20024. Those interested in attending must email William Gordon, Jr., Commercial Services Specialist, at william_gordon@nps.gov

Questions are due July 5, 2024, and Notification of Intent to Propose must be received by August 5, 2024, via email by the National Park Service no later than 2:00 P.M. ET on the due dates listed on the cover page which is to William Gordon, Jr. at william_gordon@nps.gov.

The website below includes a number of helpful links and information including tips for submitting a competitive proposal that addresses due diligence, proposal content, and the presentation of your proposal.  This presentation can be found at:  www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm

Proposals to include the original signed transmittal letters must be received via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions no later than 2:00 pm ET on the due date which is August 23, 2024to National Park Service, Concessions Office, 100 Alabama Street, N.W., Bldg 1924, 6th Floor, Mailroom, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Please note that the original signed transmittal letters must be mailed. The remaining portion of the proposal will only be accepted electronically via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions.

Amendment 1

The NPS amends this solicitation to do the following:

• In the Inside Cover, update the “Prospectus Issued” date and “Notifications of Intent to Propose Due;” and
• In the Business Opportunity remove erroneous language from the Investment Analysis section; and
• In the Proposal Instructions add language regarding submittal procedures; and
• In the Proposal Package remove in erroneous language from the “Offeror’s Transmittal Letter;” and
• In the Draft Contract replace Section 9(c)(3) with updated language; and
• In Exhibit D Assigned Land and Real Property Improvements add additional language below the “Real Property Improvements Assigned” table; and
• Add Exhibit F2 Component Renewal Reserve Project Procedures to the prospectus.

Amendment 1 will be available at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm.

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The National Park Service (NPS) will issue a prospectus for the solicitation of offers for a 10-yearconcession contracts to provide for Lodging, Food and Beverage, and Retail Services at Peaks of Otter within Blue Ridge Parkway.

The National Park Service (NPS) will issue a prospectus for the solicitation of offers for a 10-yearconcession contracts to provide for Lodging, Food and Beverage, and Retail Services at Peaks of Otter within Blue Ridge Parkway.

All offers must be received by the NPS by the date listed on the inside front cover of the prospectus which is August 23, 2024, no later than 2:00 p.m. in order to be evaluated and considered for an award of a concession contract. The prospectus describes the business opportunity and includes the terms and conditions under which the NPS will award the concession contract.

The site visit is scheduled for June 26, 20024. Those interested in attending must email William Gordon, Jr., Commercial Services Specialist, at william_gordon@nps.gov

Questions are due July 5, 2024, and Notification of Intent to Propose must be received by August 5, 2024, via email by the National Park Service no later than 2:00 P.M. ET on the due dates listed on the cover page which is to William Gordon, Jr. at william_gordon@nps.gov.

The website below includes a number of helpful links and information including tips for submitting a competitive proposal that addresses due diligence, proposal content, and the presentation of your proposal.  This presentation can be found at:  www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm

Proposals to include the original signed transmittal letters must be received via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions no later than 2:00 pm ET on the due date which is August 23, 2024to National Park Service, Concessions Office, 100 Alabama Street, N.W., Bldg 1924, 6th Floor, Mailroom, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Please note that the original signed transmittal letters must be mailed. The remaining portion of the proposal will only be accepted electronically via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions.

The National Park Service (NPS) will issue a prospectus for the solicitation of offers for a 10-yearconcession contracts to provide for Lodging, Food and Beverage, and Retail Services at Peaks of Otter within Blue Ridge Parkway.

The National Park Service (NPS) will issue a prospectus for the solicitation of offers for a 10-yearconcession contracts to provide for Lodging, Food and Beverage, and Retail Services at Peaks of Otter within Blue Ridge Parkway.

All offers must be received by the NPS by the date listed on the inside front cover of the prospectus which is August 23, 2024, no later than 2:00 p.m. in order to be evaluated and considered for an award of a concession contract. The prospectus describes the business opportunity and includes the terms and conditions under which the NPS will award the concession contract.

The site visit is scheduled for June 26, 20024. Those interested in attending must email William Gordon, Jr., Commercial Services Specialist, at william_gordon@nps.gov

Questions are due July 5, 2024, and Notification of Intent to Propose must be received by August 5, 2024, via email by the National Park Service no later than 2:00 P.M. ET on the due dates listed on the cover page which is to William Gordon, Jr. at william_gordon@nps.gov.

The website below includes a number of helpful links and information including tips for submitting a competitive proposal that addresses due diligence, proposal content, and the presentation of your proposal.  This presentation can be found at:  www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm

Proposals to include the original signed transmittal letters must be received via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions no later than 2:00 pm ET on the due date which is August 23, 2024to National Park Service, Concessions Office, 100 Alabama Street, N.W., Bldg 1924, 6th Floor, Mailroom, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Please note that the original signed transmittal letters must be mailed. The remaining portion of the proposal will only be accepted electronically via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions.

The National Park Service (NPS) will issue a prospectus for the solicitation of offers for a 10-yearconcession contracts to provide for Lodging, Food and Beverage, and Retail Services at Peaks of Otter within Blue Ridge Parkway.

All offers must be received by the NPS by the date listed on the inside front cover of the prospectus which is August 23, 2024, no later than 2:00 p.m. in order to be evaluated and considered for an award of a concession contract. The prospectus describes the business opportunity and includes the terms and conditions under which the NPS will award the concession contract.

Questions are due July 5, 2024 and Notification of Intent to Propose must be received by August 5, 2024 via email by the National Park Service no later than 2:00 P.M. ET on the due dates listed on the cover page which is to William Gordon, Jr., Commercial Services Specialist, at william_gordon@nps.gov

The website below includes a number of helpful links and information including tips for submitting a competitive proposal that addresses due diligence, proposal content, and the presentation of your proposal.  This presentation can be found at:  www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm

Proposals to include the original signed transmittal letters must be received via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions no later than 2:00 pm ET on the due date which is August 23, 2024to National Park Service, Concessions Office, 100 Alabama Street, N.W., Bldg 1924, 6th Floor, Mailroom, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Please note that the original signed transmittal letters must be mailed. The remaining portion of the proposal will only be accepted electronically via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions.