About this archived opportunity

The National Park Service (NPS) has released on November 19, 2025, a business opportunity soliciting proposals to award a new ten (10) year concession contract to operate a pack station, guided trail rides, and other services within Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The NPS will not host a site visit in connection with this solicitation. Questions regarding the prospectus must be received, in writing, no later than 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) on December 11, 2025. Email your questions to Mark Juretschke, Financial Analyst, at mark_juretschke@nps.gov. Any interested party intending to submit a proposal must submit a "Notice of Intent to Propose" as described in the Business Opportunity and Proposal Instructions, no later than 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) on January 29, 2026. The NPS is ONLY accepting electronic proposals in response to this prospectus. Any proposal must be received electronically, no later than 12:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) on February 19, 2026, in the format outlined in the Proposal Instructions, to be evaluated for award of the new concession contract. The prospectus is available on the NPS Commercial Services website (link provided below). If you choose to retrieve a copy of the prospectus, please notify Mark Juretschke at mark_juretschke@nps.gov so you are placed on the mailing list to receive notifications of any future modifications or correspondence.