SHF O&M of Camprgrounds/boat ramps/picnic area

Notification of Release of Prospectus for the Operation and Maintenance of Forest Recreation Facilities, Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area USDA Forest Service, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, is pleased to announce that it will soon release a prospectus to solicit applications for the operation and maintenance of 55 Government owned campgrounds, picnic areas and boat ramp recreation sites located within the Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. The Forest Service is looking for applicants to provide high-quality public services at these sites. The special use permit will be issued for a term of five years with an option for an additional five years at the discretion of the Forest Service. Copies of the offering will also be available on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest website at http//www. fs.usda.gov/stnf by September 27, 2010. The prospectus will have a 45 day offering window. Business Plans are required and must be evaluated by a Small Business Development Center. A secondary evaluation of your proposal will be conducted by the Forest Service with the final award being announced in December 2010. A $350.00 application fee will be assessed for these evaluations and must be submitted with your bid package response.