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The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing a concessions Prospectus on March 21, 2022, for a concession contract to provide canoe & tube rental with shuttle services, camp store and retail merchandise... The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing a concessions Prospectus on March 21, 2022, for a concession contract to provide canoe & tube rental with shuttle services, camp store and retail merchandise sales, and firewood sales in the Jacks Fork District at Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The Prospectus explains the business opportunity and the terms and conditions under which the NPS will award the Concession Contract. The Director has determined that a Preferred Offeror for this Draft Contract does exist, pursuant to the terms of 36 C.F.R. Part 51. The NPS will lead a site visit on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.? Attendance is not required in order to submit a proposal.? All parties intending to attend the scheduled site visit must send an email message to Eric Nikkel, Concessions Management Specialist at eric_nikkel@nps.gov, no later than 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) March 30, 2022, to reserve a spot for the site visit. The email must provide the following information: your name, the name of the organization you are representing, the primary contact for the organization, and the names of the other site visit attendees for your organization. The NPS will provide further information and additional directions by return email message to the organization's identified primary contact.? The Prospectus will be available at https://concessions.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm To receive amendments to this Prospectus, please provide Concessions Management Specialist Eric Nikkel, Interior Regions 3, 4, 5, with your contact information (name, email address, and phone number) at eric_nikkel@nps.gov. The NPS will send any additional information specific to the Prospectus in writing, via email, to those interested parties who have been placed on the contact list. Information relative to the solicitation will also be posted to the above-mentioned website. This website below includes a number of helpful links and information including tips for submitting a competitive proposal that addresses due diligence, proposal content, and the presentation of your proposal. This presentation can be found at: www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions/prospectuses.htm In order to be evaluated and considered for award of the concession contract, any proposal must be received by the National Park Service, Interior Regions 3, 4, 5, 601 Riverfront Drive, Omaha, Nebraska 68102, Attention: Concessions Management Specialist Eric Nikkel by 4:00 p.m. (Central Time) on July 22, 2022, as outlined in the Proposal Instructions of the Prospectus. Notice of AMENDMENT No. 1 and Responses to Questions Solicitation No: OZAR018 Amendment No. 1 updates Exhibit B and Exhibit C of the Prospectus issued by the National Park Service (NPS or Service) on March 21, 2022. Also included are the Service’s responses to questions timely submitted about the Prospectus for Concession Business Opportunity (CC-OZAR018-23) to provide Canoe & Tube Rental with Shuttle Services, Camp Store and Retail Merchandise Sales, and Firewood Sales within Ozark National Scenic Riverways. All potential Offerors should read the responses and the amendments to the Prospectus, as the information may assist in preparing a proposal for solicitation. NPS RESPONSES TO POTENTIAL OFFEROR’S QUESTIONS ON SOLICITATION NO. OZAR018 General Questions 1. I would like to request the amendments to both the Two Rivers Canoe Rental prospectus and the Alley Spring Canoe Rental prospectus. NPS Response: The complete prospectus file, to including all amendments, exhibits, attachments and appendixes can be found on the NPS Commercial Services website: www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions 2. Is the Director intending to use 36 CFR Subpart D in these particular contracts? NPS Response: No 3. I was curious as to the mention of a preferred offeror and if you could share more information on that position it would be of benefit. NPS Response: The definition of a “Preferred Offeror” and information regarding the right of preference to a new concession contract can be found in 36 CFR Part 51, Subpart E on our website: www.nps.gov/subjects/concessions EXHIBIT C NONDISCRIMINATION Update to paragraph 9 of section 1(a) of the Nondiscrimination exhibit (Page C-2): “The Concessioner must comply with all provisions of Executive Order 13706 of September 30, 2016, (Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and its implementing regulations, including the applicable contract clause, codified at 29 C.F.R. pt. 13, all of which are incorporated by reference into this Contract as if fully set forth in this Contract.” EXHIBIT B OPERATING PLAN Update to Human Resources Management (Page B-12): (8) The Concessioner is required to comply fully with the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 151–169, and the applicable rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor. The NLRA prohibits employers from interfering with, restraining, or coercing employees in the exercise of their rights relating to organizing, forming, joining, or assisting a labor organization for collective bargaining purposes; working together to improve terms and conditions of employment; or refraining from any such activity. Similarly, labor organizations may not restrain or coerce employees in the exercise of these rights. Notice of AMENDMENT No. 2 Solicitation No: OZAR018 Amendment No. 2 updates the Proposal Package of the Prospectus issued by the National Park Service (NPS or Service) on March 21, 2022. PROPOSAL PACKAGE PRINCIPLE SELECTION FACTOR 5 Update to Minimum Franchise Fee (Page 19) The minimum franchise fee acceptable to the Service is five percent (5%) of gross receipts. Notice of AMENDMENT No. 3 Solicitation No: OZAR018 Amendment No. 3 updates Exhibit C of the Prospectus issued by the National Park Service (NPS or Service) on March 21, 2022. EXHIBIT C NONDISCRIMINATION Update to paragraph 9 of section 1(a) of the Nondiscrimination exhibit (Page C-2): (9) The Concessioner must comply with all provisions of Executive Order 14026 of April 27, 2021, (Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors) and its implementing regulations, including the applicable contract clause, codified at 29 C.F.R. pt. 23, all of which are incorporated by reference into this Contract as if fully set forth in this Contract. The Concessioner must comply with all provisions of Executive Order 13706 of September 30, 2016, (Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and its implementing regulations, including the applicable contract clause, codified at 29 C.F.R. pt. 13, all of which are incorporated by reference into this Contract as if fully set forth in this Contract. The Concessioner must comply with all provisions of Executive Order 13496 of January 30, 2009, (Notification of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws) and its implementing regulations, including the applicable contract clause, codified at 29 CFR part 471, appendix A to subpart A, all of which are incorporated by reference into this Contract as if fully set forth in this Contract.