CAMPGROUND CONCESSION PROSPECTUS ON THE BANKHEAD RANGER DISTRICT OF THE NATIONAL FORESTS IN ALABAMA
The National Forests in Alabama, is soliciting applications for a concession special use permit for the operation of two developed recreation sites, Clear Creek Recreation Area and Corinth Recreation Area. The National Forests in Alabama provides a broad range of quality recreational opportunities and experiences for visitors. Sites being offered in this prospectus are Clear Creek Recreation Area and Corinth Recreation Area, located on the 21,200 acre Lake Lewis Smith Reservoir.
A Granger/Thye (GT) permit will be issued to provide high-quality public service with the operation of Government-owned recreation facilities located on the Bankhead Ranger District. Operations under the new permit will begin on January 1, 2020, with recreation areas opening on March 14, 2020. The base term of the permit will be for five (5) years, with another five (5) years to be non-competitively awarded at the discretion of the Forest Service upon satisfactory completion of the original permit. The selecting official for this offering is Forest Supervisor, Cherie Hamilton.
A showing of the site will be held at the Clear Creek Recreation Area on Thursday, July 10, 2019 at 10:00 am Central Standard Time (CST). You must RSVP to Shane Hoskins, 205-489-5111, or shane.hoskins@usda.gov by Wednesday, July 09, 2019, if you plan on attending.
Proponents will have until Friday, September 6, 2019, to submit the application package. Applications must be received at the Forest Supervisor’s office no later than 4:30 pm CST on Monday, October 7, 2019. Detailed information about this business opportunity, Forest Service concession program and policies, special use permits, application and post selection requirements are available in the prospectus.
Please refer to Page 22 of the prospectus for instructions for submitting applications.
Any and all persons or businesses may apply, except for members of Congress, resident commissioners and current Forest Service employees. Applicants are encouraged to research and consider all aspects of this business opportunity and participate in the site showing. Providing quality customer service is a critical component of this opportunity.
All applications must be submitted to Cherie Hamilton, Forest Supervisor, and Attention: Odell Sanders, RELM Staff Officer, at 2946 Chestnut Street, Montgomery, AL 36107. Applications must be received by close of business (4:30 pm) on Monday, October 7, 2019.
Shane Hoskins, District Recreation Program Manager, Phone 205-489-5111, Email shane.hoskins@usda.gov
