Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Campground Prospectus
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United States Forest Mt. Baker- 2930 Wetmore Ave/ Suite 3A Department of Service Snoqualmie Everett, Washington, 09201 Agriculture National Forest File Code: 2730-1 Date: September 1, 2017 Route To: (2720) Subject: Forest-wide Campground Concession To: Dear Interested Parties REPLY DUE OCTOBER 2, 2017 Dear Interested Parties: Thank you for your interest in providing visitor services at various recreation sites within the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (MBS). The Prospectus (solicitation for offers) is now available for review and download on the Forest website (address below). Detailed information on this business opportunity, Forest Service concession program and policies, special use permit, application and post-selection requirements are available in the Prospectus. This website will also serve as the main source for all Prospectus related information and updates throughout this solicitation and selection process. If requested by applicants, a single site visit may be scheduled in Fall 2017. All applicants will be encouraged to attend this on-site visit to review the facilities when and if it is scheduled. Applications submitted in response to this Prospectus are subject to cost recovery pursuant to 36 CFR 251.58(c)(3)(iii). Applicants must submit an application fee of $400.00 to cover the cost of the Prospectus and review of the application. Additionally, the selected applicant will be responsible for the cost of preparing and issuing the permit and conducting a Financial Ability Determination (FAD), unless the Forest Service has conducted a FAD on the applicant within the past year. Payments due the United States for this application must be paid in the form of a bank draft, money order, or cashier’s check payable to the USDA- Forest Service. Complete applications (with fee payable to the USDA Forest Service) must be submitted to Jamie Kingsbury, Forest Supervisor, Attention: Dave Redman, 2390 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 3, Everett, Washington 98201-4044. Applications must be received by close of business (4:30 p.m.) on October 2, 2017. The 2017 Prospectus for Campgrounds and Related Granger-Thye Concessions on the MBS and other relevant information are available on the following website under the heading “Spotlights.” https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/mbs/home Additional information about the facilities, locations and special uses is available on the following websites: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/mbs/recreation https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/mbs/recreation/camping-cabins Caring for the Land and Serving People Printed on Recycled Paper Please submit requests for alternative Prospectus formats (CD-ROM or hard copy) and any questions to Dave Redman, Recreation Special Uses Coordinator, by email at [email protected] or by phone at (425) 744-6024. Please include full contact information (including email address) with your correspondence. Jamie Kingsbury Forest Supervisor Prospectus for Campground and Related Granger-Thye Concessions, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Forest 2017 FS-2700-34 (MM/YY) OMB No. 0596-0082 Use Code 141 Prospectus for Campground and Related Granger-Thye Concessions Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service 2017 2 Prospectus for Campground and Related Granger-Thye Concessions, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Forest 2017 Table of Contents I. Business Opportunity A. Introduction B. Area Description C. Description of Developed Recreation Sites and Facilities D. Government-Furnished Property E. Government-Furnished Supplies F. Utilities and Waste Management II. Forest Service Concession Program and Policies A. Recreation One-Stop (RECREATION.GOV) B. Pass Discounts C. Site Closures D. Reserved Administrative Use E. Applicable Forest Orders F. Fee Receipts and Compilation of Use and Revenue Data G. Customer Service Comment Cards H. Annual Reporting I. Performance Evaluations J. Accessibility K. Camping Unit Capacity L. Stay Limit M. Fees Charged to the Public N. Law Enforcement O. Other Pertinent Information III. Special Use Permit A. Permit Term B. Permit Holder Responsibilities C. Granger-Thye Fee Offset Agreement D. Insurance E. Bonding IV. Application A. Instructions for Submitting Applications B. General Terms, Qualifications, and Reservations C. Application Package Requirements 3 Prospectus for Campground and Related Granger-Thye Concessions, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Forest 2017 D. Evaluation of Applications V. Post-Selection Requirements Appendices Appendix 1: Vicinity and Area Maps Appendix 2: Maps of Developed Recreation Sites Appendix 3: Government-Furnished Property & Recreation Site Amenities Appendix 4: Applicable Forest Orders Appendix 5: Sample Use Report Appendix 6: Sample Customer Service Comment Card Appendix 7: Standard Performance Evaluation Form Appendix 8: FSM 2342.1, Exhibit 01, Law Enforcement at Concession Campgrounds Appendix 9: Sample Annual Operating Plan Appendix 10: FS-2700-4h, Sample Special-Use Permit for Campground and Related Granger-Thye Concessions Appendix 11: Operation of Federally Owned Drinking Water Systems, Appendix F Appendix 12: FS-2700-4h, Appendix B, Granger-Thye Fee Offset Agreement Appendix 13: Potential Government Maintenance, Reconditioning, Renovation, and Improvement Projects Appendix 14: Indirect Cost Reimbursement Letter Appendix 15: FS-2700-4h, Appendix G, Granger-Thye Fee Offset Certification Appendix 16: Sample Collection Agreement for Granger-Thye Fee Offset Work Appendix 17: Sample Business Plan Appendix 18: FS-6500-24, Financial Statement Appendix 19: FS-6500-25, Request for Verification VI. Additional Appendices Appendix 20: National Quality Standards for Recreation Site Management (Formerly Meaningful Measures) Appendix 21: Description of Developed Recreation Sites VII. Pertinent Materials (Available Upon Request) None 4 Prospectus for Campground and Related Granger-Thye Concessions, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest 2017 I. Business Opportunity A. Introduction This prospectus is being issued to solicit applications for a concession campground offering that includes 29 campgrounds and 7 Group Campgrounds. A special use permit to provide high- quality public service in the operation and maintenance of Government-owned recreation facilities located on the Mt Baker (MTB), Darrington (DAR) and Skykomish (SKY) and Snoqualmie (SNQ) Ranger Districts, of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, will be issued to one or more selected proponents. The permit or permits will include the following developed sites: District Site Name Site Type MTB BAYVIEW CAMPGROUND MTB BOULDER CREEK CAMPGROUND MTB DOUGLAS FIR CAMPGROUND MTB EXCELSIOR GROUP CAMPGROUND MTB HORSESHOE COVE CAMPGROUND MTB MARBLE CREEK CAMPGROUND MTB MINERAL PARK CAMPGROUND MTB PARK CREEK CAMPGROUND MTB PANORAMA POINT CAMPGROUND MTB SHANNON CREEK CAMPGROUND MTB SILVER FIR CAMPGROUND MTB SWIFT CREEK CAMPGROUND DAR BEAVER CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND DAR BEDAL CAMPGROUND DAR BOARDMAN CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND DAR BUCK CREEK CAMPGROUND DAR CLEAR CREEK CAMPGROUND DAR COAL CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND DAR ESSWINE GROUP CAMPGROUND DAR GOLD BASIN CAMPGROUND DAR RED BRIDGE CAMPGROUND DAR SULPHUR CREEK CAMPGROUND DAR TURLO CAMPGROUND DAR TULALIP MILL SITE GROUP CAMPGROUND DAR VERLOT CAMPGROUND DAR WILEY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND SKY BECKLER RIVER CAMPGROUND SKY MILLER RIVER CAMPGROUND SKY MONEY CREEK CAMPGROUND SKY SAN JUAN CAMPGROUND SKY TROUBLESOME CREEK CAMPGROUND SNQ THE DALLES CAMPGROUND 5 Prospectus for Campground and Related Granger-Thye Concessions, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest 2017 SNQ DENNY CREEK CAMPGROUND SNQ MIDDLE FORK CAMPGROUND SNQ SILVER SPRINGS CAMPGROUND SNQ TINKHAM CAMPGROUND The authorized officer for this business opportunity is the Forest Supervisor for the Mt. Baker- Snoqualmie National Forest, 2930 Wetmore Avenue/ Suite 3A, Everett, WA 98201-4044. The existing permit for this concession expires on 12/31/2017. Over the past three years, this concession has generated the following gross revenues: Year Gross Revenue 2016 $730,937 2015 $750,171 2014 $741,568 2013 $746,919 B. Area Description The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington State extends more than 149 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains for the Canadian border to the northern boundary of Mt. Rainier National Park. The Forest covers portions of Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, King and Pierce Counties. Together with other central Puget Sound counties, 62% (4 million people) of the State’s population lives within a 70 mile drive of the Forest. Another 1.5 million people in the Vancouver, British Columbia metro area are also within easy reach of the northern part of the Forest. A large local population, coupled with relatively ease of road access, makes the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie a top tier National Forest for visitation. The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest contains many scenic and historic points of interest. Mountain tops gradually rise from 5,000 to 6,000 feet on the south end of the forest to 7,000 to 8,000 feet in the north. Two tall volcanoes, Mt. Baker and Glacier Peak, tower thousands of feet above the adjacent ridges. The Forest is home to more glaciers and snow fields than any other National Forest in the lower 48. The Forest is also rich in lakes, with about 800, mostly in alpine areas. Baker Lake, a 10-mile long reservoir near Mt. Baker, produces hydro power for local electric utilities and provides exceptional recreation opportunities. The area approaching the Cascade Crest is exceptionally rugged and scenic. In 1968 part of the Forest was transferred to the National