Description
This opportunity seeks a concessionaire to operate the Mondeaux Dam Lodge and its surrounding recreation facilities within the Chequamegon‑Nicolet National Forest. The awardee will run a full‑service restaurant in a historic 2,000‑sq‑ft lodge, manage the day‑use area (beach, picnic sites, vault toilet, parking), and provide watercraft rental services (canoes, kayaks, small motorized boats). The contract includes duties for routine maintenance, compliance with USDA Forest Service regulations (ADA/FSORAG, environmental protections, safety standards), annual reporting, insurance, and payment of a land‑use fee based on gross revenue. The term is up to five years with a possible five‑year extension, and the applicant must submit a $100 processing fee with the application.
• Operate and maintain lodge restaurant, day‑use area, and watercraft rental service.
• Ensure accessibility, environmental stewardship, safety, and sanitation per Forest Service standards.
• Submit annual use reports, maintain liability insurance, and pay an annual land‑use fee (≈ $9,000).
• Provide staff, utilities, and waste‑management services; conduct seasonal site visits and inspections.