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Bighorn National Forest Campground and Picnic Ground Concessionaire Solicitation

This opportunity is for concessionaire operation and maintenance of government-owned campgrounds and picnic grounds in Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming. - Solicited by the USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region, Region 2 - Covers 31 campgrounds and 2 picnic grounds across Powder River, Medicine Wheel, and Tongue Ranger Districts - Permit term is up to 5 years, with possible 5-year extension; current permit expires 12/31/2026 - Minimum annual fee is $24,365.17, based on average gross revenues of $475,882.25 - Concessionaire must provide staffing, maintenance, customer service, law enforcement coordination, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations - Government-furnished property includes toilets, tables, fire rings, water systems, signage, and other recreation facilities - Fee offset agreements allow maintenance, renovation, or improvement projects to offset permit fees - No specific OEMs or products are required; focus is on service delivery and facility management - Detailed requirements, facility inventories, and operational standards are provided in attached prospectus documents - Operations typically run from Memorial Day to Labor Day, with some sites having specific dates - Compliance with Recreation.gov reservation system and federal pass fee discounts is required - Environmental, safety, and water system operation standards must be met - Commercial opportunity for qualified entities to operate and maintain public recreation facilities

Description

This prospectus is being issued to solicit applications for a concession campground special use permit. A permit or permits to provide high-quality public service in the operation and maintenance of Government-owned recreation facilities located on the Powder River, Medicine Wheel, and Tongue Ranger Districts, Bighorn National Forest, will be issued. The permit or permits will include 31 campgrounds and 2 picnic grounds. A facility tour led by the Forest is scheduled for September 25 and 26, 2026. Interested parties must RSVP to Andrea Maichak at andrea.maichak@usda.gov by Friday, September 18, 2026.

All applications must be received by close of business (4:30 p.m.) on Friday, October 30, 2026.

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