Lake Mead Guided Tours and Concession Services

The National Park Service is seeking proposals for a new 10-year concession contract to operate guided water tours, food and beverage, and retail services at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

United States of America > INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE > NATIONAL PARK SERVICE > PWR PACIFIC WEST REGION(80000)


General
Open (active)
LAKE004-27
Dec 22, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 02, 2026 07:02 PM
10 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Federal
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Contact
pwr_commercial_services@nps.gov
333 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The National Park Service is soliciting proposals for a new 10-year concession contract covering guided water tours, food and beverage operations, and retail services within Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The concession operation includes assigned concession facilities and the government-owned Desert Princess vessel. A site visit is scheduled for September 21, 2026, with registration required by September 17, 2026; attendance is encouraged but not required. Interested parties must submit written questions by September 30, 2026, a Notice of Intent to Propose by November 23, 2026, and an electronic proposal by December 22, 2026. The prospectus states that electronic proposals are the only accepted submission method.

Classification Codes
NAICS713990All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
PSCM1PAOPERATION OF RECREATION FACILITIES (NON-BUILDING)
Smart Codes
guided water toursfood and beverage servicesretail concession operations
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 2, 2026-Published Date
Sep 17, 2026-Site Visit Registration Deadline
Sep 21, 2026-Site Visit (optional)
Registration is required; attendance is limited to five people per interested entity. Participants are responsible for their own lodging, meals, and transportation.
Sep 30, 2026-Questions Due Date
Nov 23, 2026-Notice of Intent to Propose Due
Dec 22, 2026-Proposal Due Date
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