2022-22760. Notice of Intent To Extend and Continue Concession Contracts and Award Temporary Concession Contracts

AGENCY:

National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION:

Public notice.

SUMMARY:

The National Park Service gives public notice that, pursuant to the terms of the concession contracts identified in the tables below, as applicable, and in accordance with NPS regulations, it intends to: extend each concession contract listed in table 1 below until the date shown in the “Extension Date” column or until the effective date of a new contract, whichever comes first; continue each concession contract listed in table 2 for a period not to exceed one year beginning on January 1, 2023; award the temporary concession contracts listed in table 3 below.

DATES:

The National Park Service intends that the concession contract extensions, continuations, temporary concession contracts will be effective on the dates shown in the tables below, as applicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kurt Rausch, Program Chief, Commercial Services Program, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW, Mail Stop 2410, Washington, DC 20240; Telephone: [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The concession contracts listed in table 1 below will expire by their terms on or before October 31, 2023. Under 36 CFR 51.23 the National Park Service proposes to extend each contract until the date shown in the “Extension Expiration Date” column or until the effective date of a new contract, whichever comes first. The National Park Service has determined that the proposed extensions are necessary to avoid an interruption of visitor services and has taken all reasonable and appropriate steps to consider alternatives to avoid such an interruption. The extension of the existing contracts does not confer or affect any rights with respect to the award of new contracts.

The concession contracts listed in table 2 below have been extended for the maximum time allowable under 36 CFR 51.23. Under the provisions of the existing contracts and pending the issuance of prospectuses and the completion of the public solicitation process to award new concession contracts, the National Park Service intends to continue the existing contracts for a period not to exceed one year beginning on January 1, 2023. Except for their expiration dates, the terms and conditions of the existing contracts will remain unchanged. The continuation of the existing contracts does not confer or affect any rights with respect to the award of new concession contracts.

The National Park Service proposes awarding temporary concession contracts, in accordance with 36 CFR 51.24(a), to provide the visitor services currently provided under the contracts listed in table 3 below. Each temporary contract will have a term not to exceed three years, and each will be awarded to a qualified person. The National Park Service anticipates that the temporary contracts will be effective on the dates shown in the “Effective Date” column. This notice is not a request for proposals.

The publication of this notice reflects the intent of the National Park Service but does not bind the National Park Service to extend, continue, or award any of the contracts listed below.

Table 1—Concession Contracts Extended Until the Date Shown or Until the Effective Date of a New Contract, Whichever Comes First

Park unit	CONCID	Concessioner	Extension effective date	Extension expiration date
Big South Fork NR&RA	BISO003-13	Bobby Gene and Gretta York	1/16/2023	1/15/2024
Blue Ridge Parkway	BLRI002-13	Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association	5/22/2023	5/21/2024
Blue Ridge Parkway	BLRI008-13	Southern Highland Handicraft Guild, Inc	2/1/2023	1/31/2024
Blue Ridge Parkway	BLRI010-13	Price Lake Boat Rentals, Inc	4/1/2023	3/31/2024
Bryce Canyon NP	BRCA001-13	Bryce Canyon Natural History Association	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Buffalo NR	BUFF002-13	Lost Valley Canoe and Lodging, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Buffalo NR	BUFF004-13	Ozark Bison, LLC	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Buffalo NR	BUFF005-13	Silver Hill Canoe, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Buffalo NR	BUFF009-13	Buffalo Outdoor Center, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Buffalo NR	BUFF010-13	Buffalo River Outfitters, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Buffalo NR	BUFF011-13	Charles Raulston	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Buffalo NR	BUFF014-13	Christopher Crockett	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Buffalo NR	BUFF015-13	Buffalo Camping & Canoeing, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Buffalo NR	BUFF016-13	Buffalo River Float Service, LLC	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Buffalo NR	BUFF018-13	Buffalo River Canoes, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Buffalo NR	BUFF019-13	Dirst Canoe Rental	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Buffalo NR	BUFF022-13	Bill Scruggs, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Canyonlands NP	CANY008-13	Canyonlands Natural History Association	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Colonial NHP	COLO001-13	Yorktown Arts Foundation	6/15/2023	6/14/2024
Crater Lake NP	CRLA003-12	The Shuttle, Inc	5/1/2023	4/30/2024
Denali NP&P	DENA013-20	Denali National Park Wilderness Centers, Ltd	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Death Valley NP	DEVA002-11	NEG282, LLC	1/13/2023	1/12/2024
Gateway NRA	GATE015-03	ARKLOW-FBF, LLC	4/15/2023	4/14/2024
Glacier Bay NP&P	GLBA008-18	Haines Rafting Company, LLC	1/1/2023	12/31/2024
Glacier Bay NP&P	GLBA011-18	Chilkat Guides, Ltd	1/1/2023	12/31/2024
Glacier Bay NP&P	GLBA012-18	Colorado River and Trail Expeditions, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2024
Glacier Bay NP&P	GLBA013-18	Momentum Alaska, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2024
Glacier Bay NP&P	GLBA014-18	Mountain Travel	1/1/2023	12/31/2024
Glacier Bay NP&P	GLBA017-18	Wilderness River Outfitters & Trails Expeditions, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2024
Glacier Bay NP&P	GLBA038-16	Lindblad Expeditions, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Glacier Bay NP&P	GLBA041-16	AM Owner Group, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Glacier Bay NP&P	GLBA042-16	InnerSea Discoveries Alaska, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Glacier Bay NP&P	GLBA043-16	American Cruise Lines, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Glen Canyon NRA	GLCA007-03	Antelope Point Holdings, LLC	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Grand Canyon NP	GRCA034-12	Bright Angel Bicycles, LLC	3/1/2023	2/28/2024
Grand Teton NP	GRTE005-13	The American Alpine Club	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Grand Teton NP	GRTE025-13	Powder Hounds, Inc	11/1/2023	10/31/2024
Various Areas	IMFA001-13	Western National Parks Association	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Ozark NSR	OZAR011-12	Current River Canoe Rental, LLC	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Ozark NSR	OZAR016-12	Carr's Grocery and Canoe Rental, LLC	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Pictured Rocks NL	PIRO001-10	Pictured Rocks Cruises, Inc	1/1/2023	4/30/2023
Point Reyes NS	PORE003-11	American Youth Hostels, Inc	10/17/2023	10/16/2024
Ross Lake NRA	ROLA003-13	WF Goodfellow Adventures, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP	ROMO004-13	Silver Peaks Enterprises, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP	ROMO009-12	Streamside Properties, LLC	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP	ROMO011-12	YMCA of the Rockies	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP	ROMO012-12	Dao House, LLC	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP	ROMO013-12	Wind River Ministries, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP	ROMO016-12	SK Horses, Ltd	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP	ROMO017-12	Sombrero Ranches, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP	ROMO018-12	Winding River Resort, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP	ROMO019-12	Cheley Colorado Camps, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP	ROMO022-12	Girl Scouts of Colorado	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP	ROMO028-12	SK Horses, Ltd	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Rocky Mountain NP	ROMO029-12	SK Horses, Ltd	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Voyageurs NP	VOYA002-11	Oveson Kab-Con, Inc	1/1/2023	12/31/2023
Wrangell-St. Elias NP&P	WRST018-13	St. Elias Alpine Guides, LLC	1/1/2023	12/31/2024

Table 2—Concession Contracts Continued for a Period Not to Exceed One Year Beginning on January 1, 2023

Park unit	CONCID	Concessioner
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area	GLCA002-88	ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment Services, Inc.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area	GLCA003-69	ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment Services, Inc.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area	LAKE001-73	LMNRA Guest Services, LLC.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area	LAKE002-82	LMNRA Guest Services, LLC.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area	LAKE005-97	LMNRA Guest Services, LLC.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area	LAKE006-74	Las Vegas Boat Harbor, Inc.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area	LAKE009-88	LMNRA Guest Services, LLC.
Interior Region 1—National Capital Area	NACC003-86	Guest Services, Inc.

Table 3—Temporary Concession Contracts

Park unit	CONCID	Services	Effective date
Badlands NP	BADL001-09	Lodging, Campgrounds, Retail, Food and Beverage	11/1/2022
Big Bend NP	BIBE002-21	Lodging, Food and Beverage, Retail, Fuel Stations, Other	7/1/2023
Bryce Canyon NP	BRCA003-10	Lodging, Food and Beverage, Retail, Tours, Other	1/1/2023
Fire Island NS	FIIS003-09	Water Transportation, Retail	11/1/2022
Olympic NP	OLYM003-10	Lodging, Food and Beverage, Retail, Boat Rentals	2/1/2023
Pictured Rocks NL	PIRO001-10	Boat Tours, Food and Beverage	5/1/2023

Justin Unger,

Associate Director, Business Services.