SAM #CC-EVER004-27

10-Year Concession Contract for Tram Tours and Visitor Services at Shark Valley, Everglades National Park

This opportunity is for a 10-year concession contract at Shark Valley in Everglades National Park, managed by the National Park Service (NPS), Southeast Region. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Southeast Region - Services Requested: - Operation of interpretive tram tours for park visitors - Bicycle rental services - Retail and vending operations - Bicycle and hiker pickup services - Paddlecraft shuttle service - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are identified in the solicitation - The contract covers a broad range of visitor services, emphasizing interpretive and recreational experiences - The prospectus outlines all terms, conditions, and requirements for the concessionaire - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor will be responsible for all aspects of visitor service operations at Shark Valley - Emphasis on interpretive, educational, and recreational value for park visitors - Long-term (10-year) contract provides stability for investment and service planning

Description

The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a prospectus for the solicitation of offers for a 10-year concession contract to operate interpretive tram tours, bicycle rentals, retail, vending, bicycle and hiker pickup, and paddlecraft shuttle service at Shark Valley within Everglades National Park.

All offers must be received by the NPS by the date and time listed on the Inside Front Cover of the prospectus (September 16, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time) in order to be evaluated and considered for an award of a concession contract. The prospectus describes the business opportunity and includes the terms and conditions under which the NPS will award the concession contract.

Questions and Notification of Intent to Propose must be received by the NPS by the date and time listed on the Inside Front Cover of the prospectus. Directions on who to email this information is provided on the Inside Front Cover of the prospectus.

The prospectus may be found at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm. Please be aware there may be a delay in posting the prospectus to this website after publication of this notice.

The website also includes information pertaining to the National Park Service Commercial Services program and helpful tips for submitting a competitive offer.

Offers must be submitted via the process explained in the Proposal Instructions of the prospectus. Note that only the Offeror’s Transmittal Letter must be mailed. The remaining portion of the offer must be submitted electronically. Additional Links:Prospectus Releases - Concessions (U.S. National Park Service)

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