Bighorn National Forest Prospectus for Concessions and Related Granger-Thye Concessions

The USDA Forest Service is issuing a prospectus inviting qualified firms to apply for special‑use concession permits to operate and maintain 31 campgrounds and 2 picnic grounds across the Powder River, Medicine Wheel, and Tongue Ranger Districts of Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming. Applicants will be responsible for day‑to‑day campground operations (e.g., site reservations, utilities, trash collection, restroom maintenance) and may offset a portion of the annual permit fee by performing government‑funded maintenance, reconditioning, renovation, or improvement (MRRI) projects on the facilities. A mandatory facility tour is scheduled for September 25‑26 2026; interested parties must RSVP by September 18 2026. Full applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, October 30 2026. The prospectus includes detailed site descriptions, fee structures, and required financial documentation (e.g., indirect cost rates, business plans). • Operate 31 campgrounds and 2 picnic areas in Bighorn National Forest (Wyoming). • Provide public recreation services (site rentals, utilities, waste management, etc.). • Opportunity to offset permit fees through approved MRRI projects. • Facility tour / pre‑bid meeting: Sep 25‑26 2026 (RSVP by Sep 18). • Application deadline: Oct 30 2026 (4:30 p.m.). • Primary contact: Andrea Maichak (USDA Forest Service).