Description
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a qualified concessionaire to operate, maintain, and provide public‑service at thirty government‑owned campgrounds in Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming. The contract is a Special‑Use Permit with a possible five‑year term (extendable by five years) and includes a Granger‑Thye fee‑offset mechanism that allows the holder to offset a portion of the annual land‑use fee by performing maintenance, reconditioning, renovation, or improvement (MRRI) projects. The holder must manage reservations (via Recreation.gov), collect fees, maintain utilities, ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and accessibility standards, and submit regular operational and financial reports. The solicitation includes a mandatory fee‑offset work schedule, insurance and bonding requirements, and strict performance‑evaluation criteria.
• Operate 30 campgrounds across Powder River, Medicine Wheel, and Tongue districts, handling reservations, fee collection, and daily site management.
• Perform or oversee MRRI projects to offset the annual land‑use fee, complying with Davis‑Bacon Act wage rules and indirect‑cost reimbursement procedures.
• Meet extensive reporting, safety, environmental, ADA/ABA accessibility, and insurance/bonding obligations; annual land‑use fee is roughly $24 k (5.12 % of three‑year average gross revenue).