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

M -- OPPORTUNITY TO OPERATE A PHOTOGRAPHIC AND ART STUDIO WITHIN YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK POC Teresa Jackson (415) 427-1369. The National Park Service will be releasing a concession Prospectus authorizing continued operation of a photographic and art business for the visiting public within Yosemite National Park. The operation is located in Yosemite Valley in close proximity to the park's Visitor Center. The operation consists of the sale of photographic and art supplies and equipment, works of art, publications and handicraft items. The operation is year-round with the peak season during the summer months. The average visitation to the park is approximately 4 million annually. The annual gross receipts over the last 5 years has averaged about $2 million. Staffing for the operation is 12-20 people. Limited employee housing is available on site. The new contract will be for five (5) years beginning October 1, 1998. There is an existing concessioner which has operated satisfactorily under the existing contract and has a right of preference in renewal. The cost for purchasing a Prospectus is $30.00. Parties interested in obtaining a copy should send a check (NO CASH) made payable to "National Park Service" to the following address: National Park Service Pacific Great Basin Support Office, Office of Concession Program Management, 600 Harrison Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, California 94107-1372. A Tax Identification Number (TIN) OR Social Security Number (SSN) MUST be provided on all checks. The front of the envelope should be marked "Attention: Office of Concession Program Management -- Mail Room Do Not Open". Please include in your request a mailing address indicating where to send the Prospectus. Inquiries may be directed to Ms. Teresa Jackson, Office of Concession Program Management at (415) 427-1369. (0077)

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