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M -- OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED FACILITIES TO RENEW A CONCESSIONS CONTRACT SOL 6064-OYC DUE 050198 POC Dale Moss, Hot Springs National Park, Box 1860, Hot Springs, AR 71902 Summary: Public notice is hereby given that the National Park Service pro- poses to award a concession contract authorizing the continued operation of a Physical Medicine Center, within Hot Springs National Park. This center offers hydrotherapy, physical therapy, physical fitness, and a health spa. EFFECTIVE DATE: May 1, 1998 ADDRESSES: Interested parties should contact Assistant Superintendent Dale Moss at Hot Springs National Park, P. O. Box 1860, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71902, or call 501-624-3383, ext. 622 to obtain a copy of the prospectus. This describes the requirements of the proposed contract to be awarded for a period of ten years (from approximately June 1, 1998 through May 31, 2008). All proposals to be evaluated and considered must be received by the Superintendent, Hot Springs National Park, P. O. Box 1860, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 71902, not later than close of business, Central Standard Time, on or before May 1, 1998. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George R. Frederick, Chief, Concessions Management, 1709 Jackson Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102, or call 402-221-3612. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This contract has been determined to be categorically excluded from the procedural provisions to the National Environmental Policy Act and no environmental document will be prepared. No right of preference in renewal is being exercised with this prospectus. The Secretary of the Interior will consider and evaluate all proposals received in response to this notice. (0037)

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