National Park Service, AKSO, 2525 Gambell St., Rm 107, Anchorage, AK 99503

X -- OPPORTUNITY TO LEASE HISTORIC STRUCTURE IN SKAGWAY, ALASKA DUE 021500 POC Reed McCluskey, Chief Ranger, (907)983-9218 E-MAIL: click here to contact the "point of contact", reed_mccluskey@nps.gov. Description: The National Park Service (NPS) requests proposals from parties interested in leasing the Historic Hern Clipper Building, located in Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, Skagway, Alaska. The Hern-Clipper Building, part of the Mascot Saloon complex, is located at 270 Broadway in the Skagway Historic District, one of the prime retail locations in the state. The building is a two-story, wood frame historic commercial structure which has 25 feet of store front and approximately 790 square feet on each floor (excludes 90 square feet in the mechanical room) for a total of 1580 square feet. It has been restored and is in excellent condition (some finish work required by leasee). The building may be leased for a period of 3-15 years, though approximately 10 years is preferred. Food service and public overnight accommodation uses are not compatible with the design of, and preservation goals for, this building. Arcades, alcoholic beverage service, tobacco products sold from vending machines,and entertainment inappropriate for a family audience are also deemed unacceptable. Proposals for such uses will not be considered. Minimum annual rent is $44,616/year, payable monthly. Proposals must be received at National Park Service, Alaska Regional Office, Attention: Coincessions Division, 2525 Gambell street, Room 107, Anchorage, AK, 99503 not later than 5:00pm local time February 21, 2000. A copy of the RFP may be obtained from Mr. Reed McCluskey, Chief Ranger, at Office of the Superintendent, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, National Park Service, Second & Broadway, P.O. Box 517, Skagway, AK 99840 or by telephone 907-983-9218, fax 907-983-9249, or e-mail "reed_mccluskey@nps.gov". Prospective applicants are encouraged to inspect the building prior to submitting proposals. Applicants may arrange tours of the building with Mr. McCluskey. The RFP will be available December 15, 1999. Posted 12/13/99 (W-SN408144). (0347)

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