9200 Business Opportunity for Concession and Other Services at Frenchglen Hotel State Heritage Site

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking a concession and services operator for the Frenchglen Hotel State Heritage Site located in Harney County, Oregon. This business opportunity involves managing a seasonal hotel operation from March 15 to October 31 annually, with 15 total guest rooms across the Frenchglen Hotel and Drovers Inn, a restaurant-style kitchen, dining area, and related facilities on a 6.36-acre site. The successful proposer will be responsible for providing food and beverage services, overnight lodging, and related visitor services, with an initial contract term of 5 years and potential 5-year extension. Evaluation criteria will include proposed services, facility maintenance, relevant experience, financial resources, and operational proposal. Key deadlines include an open house site visit on May 26, 2023, proposal submissions due by June 2, 2023, and intended contract award on June 30, 2023, with a soft opening on July 1, 2023. Proposers must commit to an annual repair and maintenance expense of at least $10,000 and pay a concession fee to OPRD based on a percentage of gross revenue, with a minimum fee of 5%.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly outlined in the documents. The current intent to award notice indicates Backcountry Hospitality, LLC was the preferred vendor, with Conlan Murphy receiving the highest individual score of 102.6 points during the evaluation process. The state has purchased personal property from the retiring concessionaire to facilitate a turnkey operation, and the property includes existing infrastructure such as employee housing, kitchen equipment, and furnishings detailed in the attached inventory. While specific award values were not definitively stated, historical revenue streams from 2018 to 2022 were provided, showing potential income from lodging, dining, and other services. The minimum annual concession fee is set at $2,400, with an additional 5% revenue share requirement in the first year, suggesting the potential for a financially viable business opportunity for the selected operator.