National Park Service, Concession Program Management Office, 600 Harrison Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, California 94107-1372

M -- CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF HOTEL AND RELATED FACILITIES POC Teresa Jackson, (415) 427-1369 The National Park Service is seeking to award a new concession contract for the development and operation of new visitor facilities, as well as for the continued operation of certain existing facilities within Sequoia National Park. The new development includes a 414-room hotel, food service and other related commercial and support facilities. Extensive site preparation and infrastructure work have already been completed by the Government. The selection process is fully competitive based on the requirements of the Prospectus. The cost for purchasing a Prospectus is $30.00. Parties interested in obtaining a copy should send a check, NO CASH, payable to "National Park Service" to: National Park Service, Office of Concession Program Management, Pacific Great Basin Support Office, 600 Harrison St., Suite 600, San Francisco, California 94107-1372. The front of the envelope should be marked "Attention: Office of Concession Program Management -- Mail Room Do Not Open". Please include a mailing address indicating where to send the Prospectus. The Prospectus will be available within a few weeks. (0196)

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