Solicitation of a Concession Business Opportunity to Operate Guided Water Tours, Food & Beverage, and Retail Services within Lake Mead National Recreation Area

The National Park Service is seeking a qualified concessionaire to operate guided water tours, food‑and‑beverage outlets, and retail services for a new ten‑year contract within Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The awardee will manage all aspects of the concession, including staffing, inventory, marketing, compliance with NPS regulations, and maintenance of the government‑owned “Desert Princess” vessel and associated facilities. The opportunity includes a mandatory site‑visit registration process, a formal notice‑of‑intent deadline, and an electronic‑only proposal submission. • Ten‑year concession contract for guided water tours, F&B, and retail in Lake Mead NRA • Required site visit on September 21 2026 (registration by September 17) – attendance optional • Questions due by September 30 2026; Notice of Intent by November 23 2026 • Electronic proposals due by December 22 2026 (no paper submissions) • Concession includes operation of the government‑owned Desert Princess vessel and associated facilities at 490 Horsepower Cove, Boulder City, NV • Contractor responsible for all staffing, inventory, marketing, compliance, and maintenance • NAICS code 713990 (Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services) indicated