Ozark-St. Francis National Forest Prospectus for Resort and Related Granger-Thye Concessions "White Rock"

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{"description":" The Ozark-St. Francis National Forests are soliciting proposals from interested parties for a resort concession special use permit (SUP) to provide high-quality public service in the operation and maintenance of government-owned recreation facilities. The new SUP will replace the current concession permit. The Forests intend for the successful applicant to be awarded the SUP and begin operations in January 2027. The three-year average gross revenue for this offering is $258,709.48. \n\n This offering includes facilities at Shores Lake and White Rock Recreation Areas within the Boston Mountain Ranger District. Shores Lake Recreation Area consists of a campground containing 25 campsites, trailhead parking area (Shores Lake/White Rock Loop), boat launch, picnic pavilion, picnic area, swimming beach, and fishing areas. White Rock Recreation Area consists of a lodge that can accommodate up to 16 guests, 3 rental cabins, 8 campsites and a group campsite. \n\n Applicants must submit the required business plan evaluation fee with their proposal. All prospective applicants are advised to read the prospectus carefully. Applicants must submit one hard copy and one electronic copy of their application package. Applications must be received by close of business (4:30 p.m. CST) on Monday, March 2, 2026. \n\n A site tour is scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2026, with a required RSVP by Wednesday, December 31, 2025. \n\n For questions, comments, or concerns regarding the opportunity, or to RSVP to the site tour, please contact David Brickley at 479-667-2191 or david.brickley@usda.gov. The offering will also be listed on the forest's webpage https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/working-with-us/contracting. \n \n"} Type: Special Notice Base Type: Special Notice NAICS: 713990 Classification Code: M1FB Response Deadline: 2026-03-02T16:30:00-06:00 Place of Performance: Russellville, Arkansas, 72801 POC: David Brickley Recreation Program Manager, david.brickley@usda.gov, 479-667-2191 {"description":" The Ozark-St. Francis National Forests are soliciting proposals from interested parties for a resort concession special use permit (SUP) to provide high-quality public service in the operation and maintenance of government-owned recreation facilities. The new SUP will replace the current concession permit. The Forests intend for the successful applicant to be awarded the SUP and begin operations in January 2027. The three-year average gross revenue for this offering is $258,709.48. \n\n This offering includes facilities at Shores Lake and White Rock Recreation Areas within the Boston Mountain Ranger District. Shores Lake Recreation Area consists of a campground containing 25 campsites, trailhead parking area (Shores Lake/White Rock Loop), boat launch, picnic pavilion, picnic area, swimming beach, and fishing areas. White Rock Recreation Area consists of a lodge that can accommodate up to 16 guests, 3 rental cabins, 8 campsites and a group campsite. \n\n Applicants must submit the required business plan evaluation fee with their proposal. All prospective applicants are advised to read the prospectus carefully. Applicants must submit one hard copy and one electronic copy of their application package. Applications must be received by close of business (4:30 p.m. CST) on Monday, March 2, 2026. \n\n A site tour is scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2026, with a required RSVP by Wednesday, December 31, 2025. \n\n For questions, comments, or concerns regarding the opportunity, or to RSVP to the site tour, please contact David Brickley at 479-667-2191 or david.brickley@usda.gov. The offering will also be listed on the forest's webpage https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/ozark-stfrancis/working-with-us/contracting. \n \n"}