SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., March 18, 2024 - The San Bernardino National Forest has started the process for solicitation of proposals for a concession special use permit for recreation facilities on the Front Country and Mountaintop Ranger districts with the publication of a prospectus.
The offering includes 33 campgrounds and six day-use sites located on the two ranger districts.
Prospective applicants can find detailed information on this business opportunity, USDA Forest Service concession program and policies, the special use permit, and the application process by reviewing the prospectus posted on SAM.gov.
Applicants must submit the required processing fee and business plan evaluation fee with their proposal. All prospective applicants are advised to read the prospectus carefully. Applicants must submit one hard copy and one electronic copy of their application package. Applications must be received by close of business (4:30 p.m. PST) on June 17.
Following the process, it is expected a permit will be issued and operations to begin by January 2025.
A site tour is scheduled for May 15 with a required RSVP by April 26.
For questions, comments, or concerns regarding the opportunity, or to RSVP to the site tour, please contact Joseph Martin at joseph.martin@usda.gov.
Documents for Interested Applicants
Interested party letter from the Forest Supervisor
Principal Prospectus document includes:
- The business opportunity
- Descriptions of developed recreation sites and facilities
- Forest Service concession programs and policies
- Special use permit
- Application
- Post selection requirements
- and more
Appendices 1-2 includes: maps of the recreation areas
Appendices 3-10 includes: an inventory of government-furnished property
Appendices 11-20 includes: information about special use permit for campground and related Granger-Thye concessions
Remember, applications are due June 17, 2024.