The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to issue a prospectus on August 6, 2012 for proposals to operate provisions of approved sport fishing supplies, including Georgia hunting and fishing licenses, artificial and live bait, as well as interpretive books, souvenirs, etc.; provision of rental canoes and kayaks. The existing Concession Contract between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the existing Concessioner expires on October 31, 2012. The term of the new Concession Contract will be for two (2) years with an option for another three (3) years at the discretion of the Refuge Manager. The contract also has the option of an additional five (5) years after the first three (3) year option. Any offer, including that of the existing Concessioner, must be received by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 4, Division of Contracting and Grants Services 1875 Century Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30345 no later than September 6, 2012, 2:00 p.m. (EDT) in order to be evaluated and considered for award of a Concession Contract. The prospectus will be issued on August 6, 2012, for a 30-day response period under the terms described in the prospectus. All Banks Lake NWR Concession documents (Prospectus, Contract, and Exhibits) are available through the FedConnect website (https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/Default.htm). For any information regarding this request for proposals, contact Laura Lee Sandberg, Contract Specialist, at
[email protected], 404-679-7231, or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 4, Division of Contracting and Grants Services 1875 Century Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30345. A one-day site visit has been scheduled for August 21, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. If you would like to participate in the site visit you must RSVP to Laura Lee Sandberg (404-679-7231 or
[email protected]) or Art Webster (912-496-7366 x 233 or
[email protected]) to reserve a spot or for additional information. Potential Offerors are encouraged to visit the Concession operation and facilities, however the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will perform only one site visit on the date identified above. For more information about Banks Lake NWR, please visit the website: http://www.fws.gov/bankslake/