USDA Forest Service FS-2700-34 (REV-02/2017) OMB No. 0596-0082

Use Code 141

Prospectus for Campground and Related Granger-Thye Concessions Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service

2018

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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.gov B. Pass Discounts C. Camp Stamps D. Site Closure E. Reserved Administrative Use F. Applicable Forest Orders G. Fee Tickets and Compilation of Use and Revenue Data H. Customer Service Comment Cards 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 D. Evaluation of Applications

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V. Post-Selection Requirements

Appendices

Appendix 1: Vicinity and Area Maps Appendix 2: Maps of Developed Recreation Sites Appendix 3: Description of Developed Recreation Sites and Facilities Appendix 4: Inventory of Government-Furnished Property Appendix 5: FS-2700-4h, Special-Use Permit for Campground and Related Granger-Thye Concessions, and FS-2700-4h, Appendix-F, Operation of Federally Owned Drinking Water Systems Appendix 6: Water Testing Locations and Requirements Appendix 7: Applicable Forest Orders Appendix 8: Sample Use Report Appendix 9: Sample Customer Service Comment Card Appendix 10: Standard Performance Evaluation Form Appendix 11: FSM 2342.1, Exhibit 01, Law Enforcement at Concession Campgrounds Appendix 12: Sample Annual Operating Plan Appendix 13: FS-2700-4h, Appendix B, Granger-Thye Fee Offset Agreement Appendix 14: Potential Government Maintenance, Reconditioning, Renovation, and Improvement Projects Appendix 15: Indirect Cost Reimbursement Letter Appendix 16: FS-2700-4h, Appendix G, Granger-Thye Fee Offset Certification Appendix 17: National Quality Standards for Recreation Site Management (formerly Meaningful Measures) Appendix 18: Recommended Staffing Appendix 19: Sample Business Plan Appendix 20: FS-6500-24, Financial Statement Appendix 21: FS-6500-25, Request for Verification

VI. Pertinent Materials (Available Upon Request)

“Cleaning Recreation Sites” (USDA-Forest Service) “In Depth Design and Maintenance Manual for Vault Toilets” (USDA-Forest Service)

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I. Business Opportunity

A. Introduction

This prospectus is being issued to solicit applications for a concession campground special use permit. A permit to provide high-quality public service in the operation and maintenance of Government-owned recreation facilities located on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest (UWC), will be issued. The permit will include the developed sites listed below. To see the location of the sites in this prospectus, please see Appendix 1: Vicinity and Area Maps and Appendix 2: Developed Recreation Area Maps.

The following lists contain the 116 developed recreation sites included in this prospectus. The sites are grouped together into seven separate administrative units (Ranger Districts): Logan, Ogden, Salt Lake, Heber-Kamas, Pleasant Grove, Spanish Fork, and Evanston-Mountain View.

LOGAN RANGER DISTRICT 1. Box Elder Campground 2. Bridger Campground 3. Card Picnic Area 4. Chokecherry Picnic Area 5. Dewitt Picnic Area/Overnight Group Area 6. Friendship Campground 7. Guinahvah-Malibu Campground 8. L.M. Turner Campground 9. Lodge Campground 10. Pioneer Campground 11. Preston Valley Campground 12. Red Banks Campground 13. Shenoah Picnic Area/Overnight Group Area 14. Smithfield Campground 15. Spring Campground 16. Spring Hollow Campground 17. Sunrise Campground Rich 18. Tony Grove Campground 19. Tony Grove Day Use Area 20. Wood Camp Campground

OGDEN RANGER DISTRICT 1. Anderson Cove Campground, Boat Ramp, Swim Area 2. Botts Campground 3. Brogojne & Quist (Pelican Beach) 4. Cemetery Point Picnic Area, Boat Ramp, and Swim Site 5. Lower Meadows Campground 6. Magpie Campground 7. Middle Inlet Picnic Area and Swim Area 8. Monte Cristo Campground 9. North Arm Trailhead 10. Perception Park Campground

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11. Pineview (Windsurfer Beach) 12. Port Ramp Marina 13. South Fork Campground 14. Spring Creek 15. Upper Meadows Campground 16. Willows Campground

SALT LAKE RANGER DISTRICT 1. Bountiful Peak Campground 2. Boy Scout Campground 3. Cottonwood Campground 4. Intake Campground 5. Jordan Pines Group Campground 6. Loop Campground 7. Lower Narrows Campground 8. Mueller Park Picnic Area 9. Redman Campground 10. Spruces Campground 11. Storm Mountain Picnic Area 12. Tanners Flat Campground 13. Upper Narrows Campground

HEBER-KAMAS RANGER DISTRICT 1. Aspen Grove Campground 2. Coalmine Hollow Trailhead 3. Cobblerest Campground 4. Currant Creek Boat Ramp 5. Currant Creek Campground 6. Currant Creek Dam Fishing Site 7. Ledgefork Campground 8. Lilly Lake Campground 9. Lodgepole Campground 10. Lost Creek Campground 11. Lower Provo River Campground 12. Mill Hollow Campground 13. Mirror Lake Campground 14. Moosehorn Campground 15. Pine Valley North Group Campground 16. Ponderosa Group Campground 17. Renegade Campground 18. Shady Dell Campground 19. Shingle Creek Campground 20. Smith-Morehouse Campground 21. Soapstone Campground 22. Soldier Creek Campground 23. Strawberry Bay Campground 24. Wolf Creek Campground 25. Trial Lake Campground 26. Washington Lake Campground

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27. Washington Lake Group Campground 28. Yellow Pine Campground

PLEASANT GROVE RANGER DISTRICT 1. Altamont Campground 2. Granite Flat Campground 3. Hope Campground 4. Little Mill Campground 5. Mount Timpanogos Campground 6. Rock Canyon Campground 7. Timpooneke Campground

SPANISH FORK RANGER DISTRICT 1. Balsam Campground 2. Bear Canyon Campground 3. Blackhawk Campground 4. Cherry Campground 5. Diamond Campground 6. Diamond Group Sites Campground 7. Maple Bench Campground 8. Maple Lake Campground 9. Payson Lakes Campground 10. Payson Lakes Guard Station Cabin Rental 11. Ponderosa Campground 12. Tinney Flat Campground 13. Whiting Campground

EVANSTON-MOUNTAIN VIEW RANGER DISTRICT 1. Bear River Campground 2. Beaver View Campground 3. Bridger Lake Campground 4. Butterfly Campground* 5. China Meadows Campground 6. China Meadows Trailhead Campground 7. Christmas Meadows Campground 8. Deadhorse Trailhead Campground 9. East Fork Bear River Campground 10. Hayden Fork Campground 11. Hoop Lake Campground 12. Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground 13. Little Lyman Lake Campground 14. Marsh Lake Campground 15. Meeks Cabin Campground 16. Stateline Campground 17. Stillwater Campground 18. Sulphur Campground 19. Wolverine ATV Trailhead Campground * Evanston-Mountain View area manager will oversee operations at Butterfly even though it is on the Kamas District. Revenues will be reported to Kamas.

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Changes from previous permit (listed per district) include the following:

LOGAN RANGER DISTRICT

 Dewitt, Chokecherry, Card, and Shenoah were previously non-fee/optional sites managed by concessionaire. They will remain in the permit and a fee must be added.

 Concessionaire will be able to offer overnight camping at Shenoah and Dewitt.

OGDEN RANGER DISTRICT

 Pineview (Windsurfer Beach), North Arm, Brogojne & Quist (Pelican Beach), Spring Creek day use areas were previously non-fee/optional sites managed by concessionaire. They are now offered as sites to be managed by the concessionaire with a fee. Spring Creek will need the investments of a single restroom and expanded parking to bring amenities up to required standard for fee site before a fee may be charged at this location.

 Per current direction and in compliance with Service Contract Act, the following non- fee/optional services previously provided by concessionaire at trailheads are removed from permit: Wheeler Creek Trailheads, BOR Fishing Site, Huntsville Accesses, Pineview Overlook, SR162 Roadside Parking.

 Jefferson Hunt Campground is in the process of being decommissioned. Sites are planned to be added to Anderson Cove Campground summer of 2018 to replace loss of sites at Jefferson Hunt.

 A private boat/watersports shop located at Cemetery Point on Pineview Reservoir was previously a subcontract of the concession permit. The subcontract will no longer be a part of the concessionaire permit.

SALT LAKE RANGER DISTRICT

 Three fee picnic areas in Salt Lake County will no longer be included in the concession permit: Dogwood, Ledgemere, & Birches.

 The Albion Campground will no longer be offered as a part of the concessionaire permit.

 Sunset Campground is in the process of being decommissioned and the site will no longer be included in the concession permit.

HEBER-KAMAS RANGER DISTRICT

 The following Strawberry Reservoir fee day use areas will no longer be included in the concession permit: Chicken East, Haws Point, Jakes Bay, Ladders, Mud Creek, Badger Point, Soldier Creek Dam, Soldier Creek Day Use Area, Soldier Creek Boat Ramp, Strawberry Boat Ramp, Renegade Boat Ramp, Aspen Grove Boat Ramp.

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 The following fee lift stations will no longer be included in the permit: Lodgepole, Strawberry Bay, and Soldier Creek.

PLEASANT GROVE RANGER DISTRICT

 Theater in the Pines Campground will no longer be included in the concession permit.

SPANISH FORK RANGER DISTRICT

 The permit holder may provide, or contract out, a shuttle service from Diamond Group Site #4 to the Three Forks Trailhead 1 mile north. This service is considered optional. Excluding this service will not disqualify a bid. However, it should be noted that due to this anticipated change, Diamond Group Site #4 will no longer be available to rent as a group site. For more information on this service, please refer to Section O. Additional Revenue-producing Sales, Services, and/or Fees.

The authorized officer for this business opportunity is the Forest Supervisor for the Uinta- Wasatch-Cache National Forest, 857 West South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, UT 84095- 8594.

Applicants must apply for all the districts as one bid item. The UWC will not entertain proposals for portions of the prospectus, such as bids on individual campgrounds/sites, or excluding an area. Bids on individual campgrounds/sites, or excluding an area from its aforementioned group will fail to meet the requirements and will be deemed nonresponsive and disqualified from further consideration. Excluding the optional service of providing a shuttle service at Diamond Group Site will not disqualify a bid.

The operation of the recreation sites in this prospectus are currently under two separate concession permits. These permits expire at midnight on December 31, 2018. One new special- use permit will be issued authorizing use and occupancy of the sites identified in this prospectus, combining sites from across the forest. The permit term is for (5) years to 2023 and may be extended up to an additional five (5) years to 2028 by amendment at the sole discretion of the authorized officer based on sustained satisfactory performance or administrative need.

The data included in Table 1 consists of the total gross revenue, over the past three years, generated by the 116 recreation sites included in this prospectus, with the exception of fee sites and services for which there is no fee history (Pineview Trailhead, North Arm, Brogojne & Quist, Spring Creek, Dewitt, Chokecherry, Card, Shenoah, and Three Fork’s Trailhead Shuttle Service).

Table 1. Three Year Average Gross Revenue (AGR)

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THREE YEAR RANGER DISTRICT 2015 2016 2017 AGR Logan $240,034 $265,804 $264,185 $256,674 Ogden $1,084,463 $1,442,485 $1,457,091 $1,328,013 Salt Lake $492,074 $549,149 $528,461 $523,228 Evanston-Mountain View $119,194 $148,363 $142,003 $136,520 Kamas $448,661 $408,123 $472,261 $443,015 Heber $776,210 $828,427 $737,626 $780,754 Pleasant Grove $347,447 $338,465 $337,641 $341,184 Spanish Fork $428,070 $416,401 $483,036 $442,502 Total AGR $3,938,168 $4,399,233 $4,424,321 $4,251,890

Table 1 calculates AGR based only on sites included in this prospectus. AGR reflects fees that were not subject to Executive Order 13658. The new permit will be subject to Executive Order 13658.

Lodging and sales tax vary by county and were deducted from AGR. For 2017, total taxes paid by the permittee for the forest wide concession operations was approximately $400,000.

Applicants are responsible for producing their own financial predictions in responding to this prospectus. They must conduct their own analyses and draw their own conclusions. Applicants are responsible to verify all data provided is accurate.

B. Area Description

The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest (UWC) has been combined into one management unit since 2008. From there, the UWC is divided up into seven districts. Each district maintains a district office to oversee the management of that area. The Supervisors Office is located in South Jordan, UT. Current recreation facilities on districts are divided into two permits. The southern half of the forest, the previous Uinta National Forest, are operated under a different prospectus and permit than those districts on the northern half of the forest, the old Wasatch-Cache National Forest.

The UWC occupies 2,198,000 acres. The majority of the Forest is in Utah with an exception of 37,762 acres that are in Wyoming. The National Forest lands are located in 14 counties: Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Duchesne, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Juab, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch, and Weber in Utah, and Uinta in Wyoming (See Appendix 1: Vicinity and Area Maps). Ranger District offices are in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Logan, Heber, Pleasant Grove and Spanish Fork in Utah. Two separate Ranger Districts still operate in Evanston and Mountain View in Wyoming. Kamas offers a work center. Each district houses specials areas of interest that provide ample recreation opportunities.

LOGAN RANGER DISTRICT  Wellsville Wilderness  Mount Naomi Wilderness  Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway  Tony Grove Lake Recreation Area

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OGDEN RANGER DISTRICT  Pineview Reservoir  Ogden Canyon Scenic Byway  Monte Cristo  Causey Reservoir  Willard Basin

SALT LAKE RANGER DISTRICT  Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway  Little Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway  Mount Olympus Wilderness  Twin Peaks Wilderness  Lone Peak Wilderness  Deseret Peak Wilderness  Farmington Canyon Scenic Backway

HEBER-KAMAS RANGER DISTRICT  Strawberry Reservoir Recreation Area  Soldier Creek Recreation Area  Current Creek Reservoir  Great Western Trail  Mirror Lake Scenic Byway  Smith-Morehouse Reservoir

PLEASANT GROVE RANGER DISTRICT  Mount Timpanogos Wilderness  Timpanogos Cave National Monument  Lone Peak Wilderness  American Fork Canyon  Alpine Loop Scenic Backway  Cascade Scenic Drive and Springs  Bridal Veil Falls

SPANISH FORK RANGER DISTRICT  Mount Nebo Wilderness  Devil’s Kitchen Geological Site  Diamond Fork Youth Forest  Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway  Payson Lakes Recreation Area  Great Western Trail

EVANSTON-MOUNTAIN VIEW RANGER DISTRICT  High Uinta Wilderness Area  Mirror Lake Scenic Drive  King’s Peak

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The Forest is divided into three geographic areas based on the Wasatch, Stansbury and Uinta Mountain ranges. Elevations vary from approximately 5000 feet along the Wasatch front to over 13,000 feet in the High Uinta Mountains. The Forest provides a wide range of resources and opportunities including: watershed, wildlife, wilderness, timber, range and developed and undeveloped recreation.

Cooler temperatures during the summer make Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest sites very popular with visitors. The climate in the summer is fairly mild with the average temperature ranging from 50 to 90 degrees. May and June can both be somewhat unpredictable, while the rest of the summer typically has fairly clear, sunny days. Occasional rain showers occur; snow lingers into mid-June and even July 4th during some years at the higher elevation sites. Some sites shutdown at or shortly after the Labor Day holiday weekend. Many sites continue operation into the fall, but snowfall can begin any time after Labor Day.

In 2017, the UWC was the most visited forest in the county. This is due to the fact that much of the UWC is an urban proximate Forest located adjacent to the Wasatch Front. A portion of the Forest is literally the back yard for the Wasatch Front. This why the UWC is often referred to as “The Forest Next Door.” Much of the population can drive 15 to 30 minutes and be on Forest land. For this reason, developed recreation resources are an inherent emphasis of the UWC. Additionally, the Forest provides the setting for a wide spectrum of recreation opportunities varying from Wilderness to developed recreation.

Popular recreational pursuits on the Forest include:  Driving for pleasure. This activity can occur anywhere on the Forest, but occurs primarily on scenic byways (Logan Canyon, Ogden Canyon, Little Cottonwood, Big Cottonwood, Nebo Loop, Mirror Lake and Trappers Loop) and scenic backways (Alpine Loop, Farmington Canyon, Guardsman Pass, Willard Peak, and Blacksmith Fork Canyon). These drives provide views of scenic vistas, beautiful wildflowers, and spectacular fall colors.  Camping. Each district has multiple developed campgrounds. Additionally, dispersed camping is a common recreation pastime.  Hunting. There are ample opportunities to find game of all kind, including deer, elk, antelope, moose, bear and mountain lion.  Fishing. There are numerous streams, lakes, and reservoirs that provide excellent angling, including Pineview Reservoir, Causey Reservoir, Strawberry Reservoir, Provo River, Payson Lake, and numerous lakes along the Mirror Lake Highway that are popular spots for family outings.  Boating. Boating on the Forest is limited primarily to Pineview Reservoir and Strawberry Reservoir with smaller boats allowed at some smaller bodies of water. In addition, there are several reservoirs located near the Forest that provide excellent boating, including Willard Bay Reservoir, Bear Lake, Jordanelle Reservoir and Utah Lake.  Wilderness. There are nine wilderness areas on the Forest. This includes Mount Nebo, Mount Olympus, Mount Timpanogos, Twin Peaks and Lone Peak on the Wasatch front, Deseret Peak in the Stansbury Mountains near Tooele, Mount Naomi and Wellsville Mountains near Logan and the largest wilderness area in the state, the High Uintas in the Uinta Mountains along the Utah and Wyoming State line. Mechanized equipment, such as mountain bikes, and motorized use are not allowed in wilderness areas.

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 Wildlife viewing. There are excellent areas, trails, and drives that provide areas for viewing the abundant diversity of wildlife.  Hiking – There are approximately 1,327 miles of trail on the Forest, providing for various uses, such including mountain biking and horseback riding. Watersheds adjacent to Salt Lake City and Sandy City do not allow horses or dogs in order to protect water resources.  Off-highway Vehicle (OHV) travel. There are approximately 559 miles of motorized trails on the Forest. This activity is popular on the Forest and includes 4 wheel drive vehicles, ATVs and motorcycles. Designated routes that are open to motorized use are shown on District travel plans.  Rock climbing. Some of the geology of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest has resulted in outstanding opportunities for sport climbers in areas that have rock outcroppings especially in American Fork Canyon, Provo Canyon, Logan Canyon, and Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons.  Winter Sports. There are 5 world class ski resorts on the Forest. 640 miles of winter trail are available for motorized and non-motorized winter recreation. Snowmobiling, cross- country skiing, back-country skiing and snowshoeing are also popular.

C. Description of Developed Recreation Sites and Facilities

The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is an intensely used year-round destination for local communities and visitors from out of state and other countries. The forest is one of the most heavily used in the nation, with over 10 million visitors annually. The developed recreation facilities on this Forest should represent the quality recreation experience that is uniquely available through public lands. A description of the 118 developed recreation sites, including minimum operating dates, fees charged, and site capacity are included in Appendix 3: Description of Developed Recreation Sites and Facilities.

D. Government-Furnished Property

The Forest Service will provide certain property in conjunction with the concession campground special use permit (see Appendix 4: Inventory of Government Furnished Property). Included in this inventory are a description, the quantity, and the estimated replacement cost of the applicable property.

E. Government-Furnished Supplies

The Forest Service will not furnish any supplies for day-to-day operation of the concession. Government-furnished supplies will be limited to those necessary for programmatic consistency, including:

 Forms to report use and revenue (Appendix 8).

 A copy of the Forest Service publications, “Cleaning Recreation Sites,” “In-Depth Design and Maintenance Manual for Vault Toilets,” and “Vault Toilet Pumping Contract Specifications and Guidelines for Preparing Contracts.”

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 A copy of “Recreation Opportunity Guides,” which the holder may reproduce at its expense.

 Title VI signs.

F. Utilities and Waste Management

Certain utilities and infrastructure exist for the developed recreation sites identified in this prospectus. The permit holder will be responsible for securing, managing, and paying for these utilities. Applicants should contact current service providers to obtain estimated costs for the utilities. Table 2 includes what utilities/facilities are available at each site:

Table 2. Utility Availability Sewage/ Facility Water Electricity Telephone Garbage Pumping LOGAN RANGER DISTRICT Box Elder Campground and Yes Host Host Available 2 Flush Picnic Area Bridger Campground Yes 1 dumpster(s), small 1 Flush Card Picnic Area Yes Available 1 Vault Chokecherry Picnic Area Available 1 Vault Dewitt Picnic Area 1 Flush Friendship Campground 1 Vault Guinavah-Malibu Campground Yes Host Host 4 dumpster(s), small 3 Flush Lewis M Turner Campground Yes Available 1 Flush Lodge Campground Yes 1 dumpster(s), small 1 Vault Pioneer Campground Yes Host 12 garbage can(s) 2 Vault Preston Valley Campground Yes Host Host Available 1 Vault Red Banks Campground Yes Available 2 Vault Shenoah Picnic Area 2 Vault Smithfield Campground Yes 15 garbage can(s) 2 Vault Spring Campground 1 Vault Spring Hollow Campground and 2 Flush, 1 Yes Host 2 dumpster(s), small Day Use Area Vault Sunrise Campground Yes Available 6 Vault Tony Grove Day Use Area Available 1 Vault Non- 2 Flush, 2 Tony Grove Lake Campground Available Potable Vault Wood Camp Campground and Available 3 Vault Trailhead OGDEN RANGER DISTRICT Anderson Cove Campground 22 vault; 1 Yes Host Host 12 dumpster(s), large dump station Botts Campground Yes 1 dumpster(s), small 2 vault Bronjne & Quist (Pelican 2 vault Beach) Cemetery Point Marina Yes Host Host 2 dumpster(s), large 1 vault Cemetery Point Picnic Area Yes Host Host Available 10 vault Lower Meadows Campground Yes 2 dumpster(s), small 3 vault Magpie Campground Yes Host Host 1 garbage pad(s) 2 vault Middle Inlet Picnic Area 2 dumpster(s); large Yes Host Host 2 vault 6 garbage can(s) Monte Cristo Campground Yes Available 2 flush, 4 vault North Arm Trailhead 2 garbage can(s) 2 vault Perception Park Campground Yes Host Host 6 dumpster(s), small 2 vault Pineview (Windsurfer Beach) 1 vault

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Sewage/ Facility Water Electricity Telephone Garbage Pumping Port Ramp Marina 2 vault, 1 dump Yes Host Host 4 dumpster(s), small station South Fork Campground Yes Host Host 4 dumpster(s), small 8 vault Upper Meadows Campground Yes 1 dumpster(s), small 2 vault Willows Campground 2 dumpster(s), large; Yes Host Host 1 vault 1 dumpster(s), small SALT LAKE RANGER DISTRICT Bountiful Peak Picnic Area and Not 8 vault Campground Operating Boy Scout Campground Available 3 vault Cottonwood Campground 2 garbage can(s), 1 vault Intake Campground Available 1 vault Jordan Pines Group Area Yes Host Host 1 dumpster(s), large 6 vault Loop Campground Available 4 vault Lower Narrows Campground Available 2 vault Mueller Picnic Area Yes Host Host 2 dumpster(s), small 4 flush Redman Campground Yes Host Host 2 dumpster(s), small 5 flush, 1 vault Spruces Campground Yes Host Host 7 dumpster(s), small 12 flush Storm Mountain Picnic Area Not Host Host 2 dumpster(s), small 1 flush Operating Tanners Flat Campground Yes Host 3 dumpster(s), large; 5 flush Upper Narrows Campground Available 1 vault HEBER-KAMAS RANGER DISTRICT Aspen Grove Campground Yes Host 2 dumpster(s), small 2 flush Coal Mine Hollow Trailhead Available 1 vault Cobblerest Campground 2 dumpster(s), small 2 vault Currant Creek Boat Ramp 1 flush; Gravity fed -No Yes Visitor 4 dumpster(s), large pumping; 1 dump station Currant Creek Campground Gravity fed -No Yes Host 1 garbage can(s) pumping Current Creek Dam Fishing Site Available 1 vault Ledgefork Campground Yes 8 dumpster(s), small 8 vault Lily Lake Campground Not 2 dumpster(s), small 1 vault Operating Lodge Pole Campground 6 flush; Gravity fed - No Yes 3 dumpster(s), small pumping; 1 dump station Lost Creek Campground Yes 3 dumpster(s), large 3 vault Lower Provo Campground Yes 2 dumpster(s), small 1 vault Mill Hollow Campground Yes 1 dumpster(s), small 2 vault Mirror Lake Campground 6 dumpster(s), small; Yes 5 vault 3 garbage can(s) Moosehorn Campground Not 4 dumpster(s), small 3 vault Operating Pine Valley North Group Site 2 dumpster(s), large; Yes 6 vault 3 dumpster(s), small Ponderosa Group Campground 1 vault Renegade Campground 2 flush; Gravity Yes Host 3 dumpster(s), small fed - No pumping Shady Dell Campground Yes 2 dumpster(s), small 2 vault Shingle Creek Campground Yes 2 dumpster(s), small 4 vault Smith-Morehouse Campground 3 dumpster(s), small; Yes 3 vault 1 dumpster(s), large Soapstone Campground Yes 4 dumpster(s), small 4 vault

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Sewage/ Facility Water Electricity Telephone Garbage Pumping Soldier Creek Campground 1 dumpster(s), large; 9 flush; 1 dump Yes Host 2 dumpster(s), small station Strawberry Bay Campground 27 flush; 1 Yes Visitor Available dump station Trail Lake Campground Yes 2 dumpster(s), large 4 vault Washington Lake Campground 8 dumpster(s), small 6 vault Wolf Creek Campground Not Available 3 vault Operating Yellow Pine Campground 2 dumpster(s), small 3 vault PLEASANT GROVE RANGER DISTRICT Altamont Campground Yes Available 1 flush Granite Flat Campground Yes Available 7 flush, 1 vault Hope Campground Yes Available 3 vault Little Mill Campground Yes Available 5 vault Mount Timpanogos Yes Available 3 flush Campground Rock Canyon Campground 3 vault Timpooneke Campground Yes Available 8 vault SPANISH FORK RANGER DISTRICT Balsam Campground Yes Available 4 vault Bear Canyon Campground Not Available 2 vault Operating Blackhawk Campground 9 flush, 1 vault, Yes Available 1 dump station Cherry Campground Yes Available 4 vault Diamond Campground Yes Available 7 vault Diamond Group Sites Yes Available 7 vault Campground Maple Bench Campground Yes Available 1 vault Maple Lake Campground Available 4 vault Payson Lakes Campground Yes Host Available 6 flush, 4 vault Payson Lakes Guard Station Yes Available 1 flush Cabin Rental Ponderosa Campground Yes Available 4 vault Tinney Flat Campground Yes Available 1 flush, 2 vault Whiting Campground Yes Available 2 flush, 2 vault EVANSTON-MOUNTAIN VIEW RANGER DISTRICT Bear River Campground Yes 1 vault Beaver View Campground Yes 1 dumpster(s), large 4 vault Bridger Lake Campground Yes Available 1 vault Butterfly Campground Yes 1 dumpster(s), small 2 vault China Meadows Campground 1 vault China Meadows Trailhead 2 vault Campground Christmas Meadows 2 vault, 1 dump Yes 1 dumpster(s), small Campground station (trailer) Deadhorse Campground & 1 vault Trailhead East Fork Bear Campground Yes 1 vault Hayden Fork Campground Yes 2 vault Hoop Lake Campground Yes 4 vault Hoop Lake Trailhead Yes 1 vault Campground Little Lyman Lake Campground Yes 2 vault Marsh Lake Campground Yes Available 6 vault Meeks Cabin Campground Yes Available 2 vault Stateline Campground Yes Available 1 vault

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Sewage/ Facility Water Electricity Telephone Garbage Pumping Stillwater Campground 4 vault, 1 dump Yes 3 dumpster(s), small station Sulphur Campground Yes 2 garbage bins 5 vault Wolverine ATV Campground 1 vault

Electricity

All electrical utilities are individually metered and payment will be the responsibility of the permit holder. All concessionaire metered electrical utilities on the Forest will be put in the name of the permit holder. Arrangements for utility services to be shut down and final meter readings will be made by the holder. Sites not listed in Table 2 do not have power. Table 3 lists electric meter information for meters on the UWC for which the holder is responsible.

Table 3. Electric Meter Information Ranger Name Meter Service Address District Bountiful Dept. of Utilities 89847769 Salt Lake Bountiful Dept. of Utilities 35315523 2200 Mueller Park Rd Salt Lake Hyrum City * Pioneer Campground Logan Moon Lake Electric Association 11212512 Sewer Lagoon Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212513 Guard Station Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212514 BLDG C Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212515 BLDG B Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212516 BLDG A Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212517 BLDG A LOOP 1A Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212518 BLDG B LOOP 1A Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212519 BLDG B LOOP 3 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212520 BLDG C LOOP 3 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212521 BLDG A LOOP 3 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212522 BLDG B LOOP 4 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212523 BLDG A LOOP 4 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212524 BLDG C LOOP 2 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212525 BLDG B LOOP 2 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212526 BLDG A LOOP 2 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212527 BLDG C LOOP 1 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212528 BLDG B LOOP 1 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212529 BLDG A LOOP 1 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212561 Restroom Strawberry Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212562 BLDG B SW of 30 Lift Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212563 BLDG A SW of 30 Lift Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212564 BLDG C LOOP 6 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212565 BLDG B LOOP 6 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212566 BLDG A LOOP 6 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212567 BLDG B LOOP 5 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212568 BLDG C LOOP 5 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212569 BLDG A LOOP 5 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212571 BLDG NW of Loop 5 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212575 Lodgepole Water W Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212794 Loop C1 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212795 LOOP C2 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212796 Loop D Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212797 Loop B1 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212798 Loop B2 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212821 Loop A1 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212822 Day Use Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212870 Loop A2 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212871 Loop A3 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11212872 Loop A4 Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11213122 Sec Pump Plant Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11213123 N Pump Plant Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11213130 S Pumping Station Heber-Kamas

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Ranger Name Meter Service Address District Moon Lake Electric Association 11213131 Sewage Lagoon Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11213132 Well Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11213320 Aspen Grove CG Sol Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11214294 Upper Rest RM Loop Current Creek Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11214295 Lower Rest RM Loop Current Creek Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11214296 Upper Rest RM Loop Current Creek Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11214297 Lower Rest RM Loop Current Creek Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11214378 Upper Rest RM Loop Current Creek Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11214379 Lower Rest RM Loop Current Creek Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11214380 Contact Station Current Creek Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11214386 Restroom Boat Ramp Current Creek Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11214387 Upper RST RM Day Use Current Creek Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11214388 Mid Rest RM Day Use Current Creek Heber-Kamas Lower RST RM Day Use Current Moon Lake Electric Association 11214389 Heber-Kamas Creek Moon Lake Electric Association 11215433 Strawberry Bay Loop Heber-Kamas Moon Lake Electric Association 11215605 Strawberry Bay Loop Heber-Kamas Rocky Mountain Power 51028730 Clorinator Schedule 23 * Rocky Mountain Power 51028733 2nd Meter Schedule 23 * Hwy 530 Buckboard Rd Lot Caretaker Evanston Mt. Rocky Mountain Power 51205702 Green River, WY View Rocky Mountain Power 31846245 3 Spring Holw Logan UT Logan Rocky Mountain Power 46143707 O Spring Hollow Logan UT Logan Rocky Mountain Power 51013892 1 Preston Valley Cp Logan, UT Logan Rocky Mountain Power 51028730 20 Beirdneau Logan UT Logan Rocky Mountain Power 51028733 3685 E Highway 89 Logan UT Logan Rocky Mountain Power 51409023 1 Camp Guinavau Logan UT Logan Rocky Mountain Power 51422878 1 Camp Malibou Logan UT Logan Rocky Mountain Power 46144114 10 Box # Elder Mantua, UT Logan Rocky Mountain Power 49133869 Pineview Res Eden, UT Ogden Big Cottonwood Cyn Salt Lake City, Rocky Mountain Power 50809286 Ogden UT Rocky Mountain Power 50836492 6750 E 900 S # Camp Huntsville, UT Ogden 12115 E Highway Camp Grnd. Rocky Mountain Power 50903701 Ogden Hunstville, UT Rocky Mountain Power 50903707 6375 E 100 N Huntsville UT Ogden Rocky Mountain Power 50903715 1041 N 7100 E Marina Huntsville UT Ogden Rocky Mountain Power 50923656 6750 E 900 S Huntsville, UT Ogden Rocky Mountain Power 50958360 6750 E 900 S #1 Hunstville, UT Ogden Rocky Mountain Power 51015921 12560 E Highway 39 Huntsville, UT Ogden Rocky Mountain Power 51105060 6700 E 900 S Hunstville UT Ogden 434 N Highway 162 Marina Huntsville, Rocky Mountain Power 66825278 Ogden UT Rocky Mountain Power 66955621 12566 E Highway 39 Huntsville UT Ogden Rocky Mountain Power 66976596 820 S 7450 E Huntsville, UT Ogden 11885 Little Mill CG Ranger Sta Rocky Mountain Power 66779762 Pleasant Grove American Fork, UT Rocky Mountain Power 36822231 Tanners Flat #1 Salt Lake City, UT Salt Lake 940 Spruces Campground #5 Big Rocky Mountain Power 40408349 Salt Lake Cottonwood Cyn UT 11885 Little Mill CG American Fork, Rocky Mountain Power 50284228 Salt Lake UT 12300 Big Cottonwood Cyn Site #789 Rocky Mountain Power 50847735 Salt Lake SLC, UT 12300 Big Cottonwood Cyn Site #36 Rocky Mountain Power 50851967 Salt Lake Salt Lake City, UT 12300 Big Cottonwood Cyn Site #28 Rocky Mountain Power 50851969 Salt Lake SLC, UT 12300 Big Cottonwood Cyn Site #34 Rocky Mountain Power 50851970 Salt Lake SLC, UT 12300 Big Cottonwood Cyn Site #20 Rocky Mountain Power 50881249 Salt Lake SLC, UT 11400 E Little Cottonwood Rd Alta, Rocky Mountain Power 50921920 Salt Lake UT 880 Jordan Pines Pic Are #2 Big Rocky Mountain Power 51380407 Salt Lake Cottonwood Cyn UT 900 Spruces Campground #2 Big Rocky Mountain Power 51380446 Salt Lake Cottonwood Cyn UT

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Ranger Name Meter Service Address District 910 Spruces Campground #1 Big Rocky Mountain Power 51380447 Salt Lake Cottonwood Cyn UT 920 Spruces Campground #3 Big Rocky Mountain Power 51380448 Salt Lake Cottonwood Cyn UT 930 Spruces Campground #4 Big Rocky Mountain Power 51380449 Salt Lake Cottonwood Cyn UT Big Cottonwood Cyn Salt Lake City, Rocky Mountain Power 66978828 Salt Lake UT 12300 Big Cottonwood Cyn # Pump Rocky Mountain Power 50847736 Salt Lake SLC, UT 12300 Big Cottonwood Cyn # Host Salt Rocky Mountain Power 50847738 Salt Lake Lake City, UT 870 Jordan Pines Pic Are #1 Big Rocky Mountain Power 51380406 Salt Lake Cottonwood Cyn SLC, UT SESD of Utah * Payson Lakes Spanish Fork * Information Not Available

Water Systems

Most of the developed sites included in this offering have potable water systems. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to ensure that these water systems are turned on at the beginning of seasonal campground operations and turned off at the end of seasonal campground operations. The permit holder is responsible for the operation and maintenance of each one of the various water systems that serves the recreation facilities included in the permit, in accordance with state standards for transient, non-community water systems and with the terms of the permit. The holder is required to become familiar with each water system in order to professionally service and maintain them. The Forest Service can provide corporate knowledge, such as site plans and as-built drawings to help the permit holder become familiar with the water systems. Permit holder will need to provide state certified system operators.

Before water from a seasonal system is served to any employee or member of the public, the following steps are to be performed on the system:  Clean the inside of the well and/or storage tank, if applicable,  Thoroughly flush the entire system to remove any foreign matter,  Distribute a chlorine solution throughout the system that tests in excess of 10 parts per million (ppm) at the most distant hydrant; allow the solution to sit for a minimum of 24 hours to sanitize the system, and  Obtain a satisfactory “safe” bacteriological test result through a state-certified testing laboratory. The test cannot be taken until 72 hours after flushing the chlorine solution from the system. Further information about the potable water systems and state testing requirements may be obtained from the Forest Service and the Utah Department of Health.

The permit holder, as the water supplier and operator of the drinking water system, shall operate the system in compliance with Forest Service Manual (FSM) Chapter 7420, applicable federal, state, and local drinking water laws and all regulations applicable to public and nonpublic drinking water systems. This includes, but is not limited to, renovation, operating and maintaining the system and conducting drinking water testing, maintaining records to demonstrate compliance, and taking the appropriate corrective and follow-up actions in accordance with Appendix 5 of this prospectus and federal, state, and any other applicable requirements. If current regulations change and it becomes necessary to perform additional or

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Forest Service water testing requirements currently call for bacteriological water samples to be taken at least once a month in accordance with sampling plan. One or two bacteriological samples must also be taken prior to opening each facility to the public (the number of samples will depend on the date the water system is opened). A nitrate/nitrite test for each potable water system is also required once a year (Testing for nitrites is not required in most systems. Regardless, nitrites are tested at the same time as nitrates). Sulfate testing may be required depending on the site. In the event of an “unsafe” sample test result, the permit holder is required to complete all required notifications and conduct all required retesting (see Appendix 5: FS- 2700-4h, (section IV.B.) and Appendix F).

Water analysis services are provided by a number of laboratories on the UWC. Permit holders should select laboratories that are certified and work best with their monitoring program and sampling plan. Further information about certified laboratories and contact information may be found here: https://deq.utah.gov/drinking-water/monitoring-reporting-program.

For more information regarding water testing requirements and frequency, sampling plans, and descriptions of current water systems refer to Appendix 6.

The permit holder is responsible for repairs of the water systems up to $3,000 maximum per occurrence specified in this prospectus. For repairs over that amount, a Granger-Thye Offset agreement may be completed subject to Forest Service approval. The exception would be repairs necessitated through negligence of the permit holder. Spring collection areas and their fencing require seasonal maintenance. Spring boxes, infiltration galleries, pump houses, distribution systems, hand wells, and pumps shall be maintained as needed. Any rodent access holes shall be sealed. All leaking faucets and water line breaks must be repaired in a timely manner according to state and federal standards. Hydrants and drains will be inspected and cleaned regularly. Overhanging brush and ground vegetation will be removed from access paths. Each hydrant will be posted with a sign that states, “No washing dishes, bathing, or cleaning fish.”

The permit holder will inform the Forest Service of start-up dates and closure dates for all water systems. A water systems operations and maintenance log shall be kept for all water systems. At a minimum, this log shall include: 1) dates and results of all testing, inspections, cleanings, repairs, or adjustments to pressures, and 2) chlorination amounts. All changes to or rebuilds a water system require Forest Service approval and the holder must provide the Forest Service with the As-Built and Operation and Maintenance plans that have been used.

Garbage

The permit holder is responsible for all trash collection and management. Table 2 lists the number of dumpsters and garbage cans that the Forest Service owns and locations were garbage collection is available for the public. The concessionaire contracts with local waste management companies to provide receptacles (where needed), collect, and dispose of trash at all the fee sites. On the Heber- Kamas Ranger district nearly all of the bear resistant trash receptacles in the fee sites are owned by the Forest Service. In most other locations the trash receptacles are owned by

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In areas where trash receptacles are not required, it is recommended that campground hosts have garbage bags available to the public, Pack it in – Pack it out signs must be posted.

Waste management companies in areas are:  Logan - Republic Services, Rich County Sanitation Services, and Town of Mantua  Ogden - Republic Services  Bountiful - Waste Management of Utah and Tooele County Solid Waste  Salt Lake Canyon - Waste Management of Utah, Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling, and Allied Waste  Heber - Wasatch County Sanitation  Mirror Lake - Wyoming Waste Services  Mt. View/Evanston - Wyoming Waste Services  Smith Morehouse - Wyoming Waste Services

Recycling is desired but not possible in all locations on the Forest. The Forest Service would recommend that the permit holder implement recycling in areas where recycling is financially feasible.

Liquid and Solid Waste Disposal

The permit holder will be responsible for the sanitation services to maintain the sewage systems, pump the vault toilets, septic tanks, holding tanks, and dump stations, and maintenance of composting toilets (along with removal of compost materials) and lagoons. There are gravity and pressurized systems in addition to vault and septic systems. Some locations receive significant use outside the normal camping season and may need pumping, at holder expense, prior to opening. Snowmelt can also partially fill some units. A sewage vault is considered to need complete pumping when it reaches 3/4 full during the summer and 1/2 full at the end of the summer season. All vaults open during the winter period will be pumped prior to winter use unless approved by the permit administrator. All septic tanks will be pumped at least every 5 years.

All disposal sites must meet FS, state, county, and local regulations.

Sanitation Services:  Beck’s Sanitation  Arrow Oilfield and Sanitation  Triple T Septic  Four Star Pumping  Honey Bucket  Rotor Rooter  Redi Services

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 Hyrum County (Sewer for Sunrise Campground)

Propane

The permit holder will be responsible for all propane is used at the Renegade Complex at Strawberry Reservoir and to operate the water system at Monte Cristo. Propane companies are:  Praxair  T 7 Inc.

II. Forest Service Concession Programs and Policies

Government-owned concessions are authorized by special use permits issued under Section 7 of the Granger-Thye (GT) Act, 16 U.S.C. 580d, and implementing regulations at 36 CFR Part 251, Subpart B.

In addition, there are certain Forest Service programs and policies that apply to campground concession. All applications must be consistent with these requirements.

A. Recreation.gov

The UWC participates in Recreation.gov, which provides nationwide, toll-free telephone reservations for single-family or group camping sites, rental cabins, permits, tours, tickets, and other recreational facilities. Visitors pay the camping fee at the time they make a reservation, and no fees are collected at the site (although the permit holder may allow occupancy of any site that is unreserved and charge on site for that use). Recreation.gov is part of the Recreation One- Stop Program, which is managed by the Washington Office Recreation, Heritage, and Volunteer Resources staff. The Forest Service contacts and program managers for Recreation.gov are listed below. Applicants should not contact the Recreation.gov contractor directly.

Lorie Price Region 4 Recreation.gov Coordinator telephone: 801-625-5175 email: [email protected]

Susan Valente Forest Service Agency Technical Representative telephone: 303-621-4170, email: [email protected]

Recreation.gov is the only authorized reservation system for Forest Service-developed recreation sites, including but not limited to campgrounds, cabins, and group use areas. Applicants may recommend adding sites to or deleting sites from Recreation.gov or changing the number of sites that may be reserved, the minimum number of days per reservation, or the location of sites that may be reserved. The permit holder also may make these recommendations during the term of the permit. The authorized officer will decide whether to accept or reject the recommendations.

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1. For each developed recreation site included in Recreation.gov, at least 60 percent of the units must be available for reservations. The rest of the units may be occupied on a first-come, first- served basis.

 Reservation windows vary by type of site and are as follows: o Individual campsites: from 6 months to 4 days prior to arrival date, depending on location. o Group use areas: from 12 months to 4 days prior to arrival date, depending on location. o Cabins: from 180 to 4 days prior to arrival date, depending on location

2. When Recreation.gov is utilized, the permit holder is responsible for on-site administration and will be required to:

 Obtain daily arrival reports (DARs) each morning by establishing at least one central facsimile location, email address, or other means of obtaining and distributing DARs.

 Develop a system for posting reservations at the sites so other visitors know which units are reserved.

 Post and hold reserved sites for 26 hours past the posted check-in time.

 Ensure that the party with the reservation is the party using the site.

 Resolve any disputes over the use of reserved sites by drop-in campers.

 Verify that visitors hold a valid federal pass (listed below) before giving the discount on fees for those passes (see section II.B). Do not discount fees if a visitor cannot present a valid pass.

o Golden Age or Golden Access Passport. o America the Beautiful–The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass or Access Pass. o Other passes as required by the authorized officer and described in this prospectus, such as local area passes.

 Develop inventory data for sites being added to Recreation.gov, and update data for sites including fees charged the public and temporary site closures. Submit data updates to Recreation.gov at least annually.

 Communicate to Recreation.gov any emergency closures or other relevant operational changes as they occur.

 Approve customer refunds as appropriate, and process them through Recreation.gov. Refund policies can be found at https://support.recreation.gov/.

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Because reservations can be made up to a year in advance for group sites and up to 6 months in advance for family sites, Recreation.gov is currently accepting reservations for the upcoming operating season. Fees received by Recreation.gov will be held by the Forest Service and distributed following issuance of a special use permit to the successful applicant. In the final year of the permit, fees will be held in the same manner until a new permit is issued. The permit holder will honor reservations made prior to issuance of the permit at the price in effect when the reservations were made. If funds are distributed prematurely for dates outside the permit term, a bill for collection will to be issued to the permit holder.

B. Pass Discounts

The permit holder must provide a 50 percent discount on recreation fees charged under REA at developed recreation sites covered by this prospectus to holders of Golden Age and Golden Access Passports, as well as holders of the Interagency Senior and Access Passes.

Specifically, holders of these passes are entitled to a 50 percent discount on the fee for a single campsite occupied by the pass holders. The pass holders are not entitled to a discount on the fee for a multiple-family campsite, cabin, or group use area or any additional campsites occupied by those accompanying the pass holders. The 50 percent campsite discount does not include utility, water, or any other hookup fees.

Any loss of fee revenue from honoring the passes should be factored into applicants’ bids.

The permit holder will not be required to offer discounts on camping to holders of the Annual or Volunteer Pass.

The following is a list of sites (per district) covered by this prospectus where the 50 percent discount for passes applies:

LOGAN RANGER DISTRICT 1. Box Elder Campground 2. Bridger Campground 3. Friendship Campground 4. Guinahvah-Malibu Campground 5. L.M. Turner Campground 6. Lodge Campground 7. Pioneer Campground 8. Preston Valley Campground 9. Red Banks Campground 10. Smithfield Campground 11. Spring Campground 12. Spring Hollow Campground 13. Sunrise Campground 14. Tony Grove Campground 15. Wood Camp Campground

OGDEN RANGER DISTRICT 1. Anderson Cove Campground 2. Botts Campground

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3. Cemetery Point Picnic Area, Boat Ramp, Swim Site, Marina 4. Lower Meadows Campground 5. Magpie Campground 6. Middle Inlet Picnic Area 7. Monte Cristo Campground 8. Perception Park Campground 9. Port Ramp Marina 10. South Fork Campground 11. Upper Meadows Campground 12. Willows Campground

SALT LAKE RANGER DISTRICT 1. Bountiful Peak Campground 2. Jordan Pines Group Campground 3. Redman Campground 4. Spruces Campground 5. Tanners Flat Campground 6. Boy Scout Campground 7. Cottonwood Campground 8. Intake Campground 9. Loop Campground 10. Lower Narrows Campground 11. Upper Narrows Campground

HEBER- KAMAS RANGER DISTRICT 1. Aspen Grove Campground 2. Currant Creek Campground 3. Currant Creek Boat Ramp 4. Lodgepole Campground 5. Wolf Creek Campground 6. Strawberry Bay Campground 7. Renegade Campground 8. Soldier Creek Campground 9. Mill Hollow Campground 10. Mirror Lake Campground 11. Moosehorn Campground 12. Cobblerest Campground 13. Ledgefork Campground 14. Lilly Lake Campground 15. Lost Creek Campground 16. Lower Provo River Campground 17. Pine Valley North Group Campground 18. Ponderosa Group Campground 19. Shady Dell Campground 20. Shingle Creek Campground 21. Smith-Morehouse Campground 22. Soapstone Campground 23. Trial Lake Campground 24. Washington Lake Campground

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25. Washington Lake Group Campground 26. Yellow Pine Campground

PLEASANT GROVE RANGER DISTRICT 1. Altamont Campground 2. Granite Flat Campground 3. Hope Campground 4. Little Mill Campground 5. Mount Timpanogos Campground 6. Rock Canyon Campground 7. Timpooneke Campground

SPANISH FORK RANGER DISTRICT 1. Balsam Campground 2. Bear Canyon Campground 3. Blackhawk Campground 4. Cherry Campground 5. Diamond Campground 6. Diamond Group Sites Campground 7. Maple Bench Campground 8. Maple Lake Campground 9. Payson Lakes Campground 10. Payson Lakes Guard Station Cabin Rental 11. Ponderosa Campground 12. Tinney Flat Campground 13. Whiting Campground

EVANSTON-MOUNTAIN VIEW RANGER DISTRICT 1. Evanston Ranger District 2. Bear River Campground 3. Beaver View Campground 4. Butterfly Campground 5. Christmas Meadows Campground 6. East Fork Bear River Campground 7. Hayden Fork Campground 8. Little Lyman Lake Campground 9. Meeks Cabin Campground 10. Stillwater Campground 11. Sulphur Campground 12. Wolverine ATV Trailhead Campground 13. Mountain View Ranger District 14. Bridger Lake Campground 15. China Meadows Campground 16. China Meadows Trailhead Campground 17. Deadhorse Trailhead Campground 18. Hoop Lake Campground 19. Hoop Lake Trailhead Campground 20. Marsh Lake Campground 21. Stateline Campground

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Standard Amenity Recreation Fee Sites Under REA [Reserved]. The Forest Service is proposing a revision to FSM 2344.3 to address treatment of standard amenity recreation fee sites in the concession program. The agency reserves the right to amend a special use permit issued under this prospectus to be consistent with any change in that directive.

The following is a list of sites (per district) that would be considered Standard Amenity Recreation Fee Sites:

LOGAN RANGER DISTRICT 1. Card Picnic Area 2. Chokecherry Picnic Area 3. Dewitt Picnic Area 4. Shenoah Picnic Area 5. Tony Grove Day Use Area

OGDEN RANGER DISTRICT 1. Brogojne & Quist (Pelican Beach) 2. North Arm Trailhead 3. Pineview (Windsurfer Beach) 4. Spring Creek

SALT LAKE RANGER DISTRICT 1. Mueller Park Picnic Area 2. Storm Mountain Picnic Area

HEBER-KAMAS RANGER DISTRICT 1. Currant Creek Dam Fishing Site 2. Coalmine Hollow Trailhead

C. Camp Stamps

Camp stamps must be honored at their face value and submitted to the authorized officer for reimbursement.

D. Site Closure

The Forest Service reserves the right to close all or a portion of any area in this prospectus for repair; construction; floods, snow, extreme fire danger, or other natural events; wildlife protection; or risks to public health and safety. The Forest Service shall not be liable to the permit holder for lost revenue, operating costs, or any other losses resulting from these closures. However, for fee calculation purposes, the permit shall be placed in non-use status as provided by FSH 2709.11, section 31.23.

Current anticipated site closures:  Guinavah-Malibu may undergo reconstruction which could result in a temporary closure at that site and/or reduction in the number of sites available. Currently, there is no projected date for the start of construction.

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E. Administrative Use

If the Forest Service requires the permit holder to provide a service for/to the Agency, the permit holder will be compensated for that service. If the Forest Service requires the permit holder to provide a service/facility/site for/to the Agency in lieu of serving the general public, the permit holder will be compensated at the same rate that is charged to the general public. For example, administrative use may be needed to accommodate a fire crew at one of the group campsites; the permit holder will be compensated for the daily rate of the campsite.

The Forest Service may not procure use of the concession/concessionaire for a third party.

F. Applicable Forest Orders

Forest Orders may be issued to address a variety of management concerns on a particular forest. Sample orders related to the offering are identified in Appendix 7 – Applicable Forest Orders. Additional applicable forest orders may be issued in the future.

G. Fee Tickets and Compilation of Use and Revenue Data

The permit holder must provide fee tickets to visitors that include at least the following information:

 The site number and total amount paid.  The date of issuance and number of days paid for.  If a pass is used, the pass number.  The number of people in the group.  The number of vehicles and their license plate numbers.

The permit holder must provide use and revenue data to the Forest Service (see Appendix 8 of the prospectus for a sample use report). Use reports must be completed monthly and at the end of the operating season for each developed recreation site, provided that when the holder performs GT fee offset work in lieu of paying the land use fee in cash, use reports may be submitted quarterly, rather than monthly. At a minimum, monthly and year-end use reports must include:

 The total number of units occupied based on daily counts.  The total number of people based on daily counts.  The percentage of occupancy by month.  Total recreation fee revenue.  Total fee revenue for other goods and services.  The total number of Camp Stamps collected.  The total number of passes used.

In addition, year-end use reports must include:

 Total fee revenue collected under the NRRS.

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 Total taxes paid.  Total gross revenue.  Total net revenue.

H. Customer Service Comment Cards

The permit holder must provide a customer service comment card to visitors at each developed recreation site (see Appendix 9 of the prospectus). Data from the cards must be recorded, tracked, and relevant complaints should be addressed. Information from the cards should be reported to the authorized officer annually.

I. Performance Evaluations

At a minimum, the Forest Service will perform a year-end performance evaluation within four months of the close of the operating season (see Appendix 10 of the prospectus). An unsatisfactory rating may be cause for suspension or revocation of the special use permit. Sustained satisfactory performance is required for a permit extension.

J. Accessibility

The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (ABA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 require new or altered facilities to be accessible, with few exceptions. In 2004, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) issued revised accessibility guidelines for buildings and facilities subject to the ABA and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These new guidelines are called the ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines. In 2006, the Forest Service issued the Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (FSORAG). The FSORAG addresses types of recreational facilities, including developed recreation sites, that are not covered by ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines.

Any Government maintenance, reconditioning, renovation, or improvement (see section III.C) must meet ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines, where applicable, as well as the FSORAG.

The FSORAG and the ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines are posted on the Forest Service’s website at http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/accessibility. Questions regarding ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines may be referred to the Access Board at www.access- board.gov. Questions regarding the FSORAG may be referred to the accessibility coordinator for the local National Forest.

The permit holder is responsible for ensuring effective communication with visitors with disabilities, including persons with impaired vision or hearing, so that all visitors may obtain information on accessible services, activities, and facilities.

K. Camping Unit Capacity

Number of Vehicles Per Camping Unit

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Group Site Capacity and Day Use Site Capacity

Established Group site capacity and Day Use site capacity is listed in the site descriptions in Appendix 3.

L. Stay Limit

Some Ranger District have exceptions to a 7-day stay limit during any consecutive 30 day period in a campground. The following list the stay limits per district:  Logan: 7 day stay limit for all campgrounds  Ogden: 7 days stay limit for all campgrounds  Salt Lake: 7 days stay limit for all campgrounds  Pleasant Grove: 7 day stay limit in all campgrounds  Spanish Fork: 16 day stay limit in all campgrounds  Heber-Kamas: 7 day stay limit at all campgrounds except when long term stay is available; Long term stay available at Strawberry Bay*, Soldier Creek*, & Renegade*  Evanston- Mtn. View: 14 day stay limit in all campgrounds except Butterfly Campground; Butterfly Campground has a 7 day stay limit

Long term stay camping may be proposed in underutilized sites subject to Forest Service review and approval.

*Mentioned sites are offered for reduced fee for long term stays on Rec.gov. This program is being evaluated and may be discontinued at any time.

M. Fees Charged to the Public

The permit holder may charge the public fees only to the extent that the Forest Service can charge recreation fees under REA. All recreation fees must be specified per developed recreation site. The holder must honor the proposed pricing through the first full operating season. Thereafter, the holder may propose price adjustments with justification.

Permit holders may not charge for any of the following:

 Solely for parking, undesignated parking, or picnicking along roads or trail sides.

 General access, unless specifically authorized by REA.

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 Dispersed areas with low or no investment, unless specifically authorized by REA.

 Persons who are driving through, walking through, boating through, horseback riding through, or hiking through NFS lands without using the recreational facilities and services for which a fee is charged.

 Camping at undeveloped sites that do not provide the minimum number of facilities and services prescribed by REA.

 Use of overlooks or scenic pullouts.

 Travel by private, noncommercial vehicle over any national parkway or any road or highway in the Federal-aid System that is commonly used by the public as a means of travel between two places, either or both of which are outside an area in which recreation fees are charged.

 Travel by private, noncommercial vehicle, boat, or aircraft over any road, highway, waterway, or airway to any land in which the person traveling has a property right, if the land is in an area in which recreation fees are charged.

 Any person who has a right of access for hunting or fishing privileges under a specific provision of law or treaty.

 Any person who is engaged in the conduct of official federal, state, tribal, or local government business.

 Special attention or extra services necessary to meet the needs of the disabled.

N. Law Enforcement

Forest Service Manual (FSM) 2342.1, Exhibit 01, addresses the law enforcement authorities and responsibilities of concessionaires, state and local law enforcement agencies, and the Forest Service at concession campgrounds. (See Appendix 11: Law Enforcement at Concession Campgrounds.)

The sites offered in this prospectus are in the jurisdiction of multiple County Sheriff’s Offices, who have agreements with the Forest Service to act as the first line for any emergency response. The permit holder will report all emergencies via the 911 system, and notify the Forest Service as soon as possible, or within 24 hours after the event.

O. Other Pertinent Information

This section addressed pertinent information about specific sites and developed recreation site management. This section should be reviewed and addressed, as necessary, in the Annual Operating Plan (See Appendix 12: Sample Operating Plan).

Pineview Reservoir External Partnerships

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Pineview Reservoir, on the Ogden Ranger District, receives a high volume of use in a very small area. Collaboration with entities such as the community of Huntsville and Weber County have been necessary to address issues, such as visitor conflicts, overnight use, private property, public access, litter, parking, and traffic. Due to the popularity and complexity of the reservoir, the holder should be aware of and address the following safety and management issues:

 The current permit holder has collection agreements in place with the City of Huntsville to collect $3 per vehicle at Cemetery Point. The fees are collected in conjunction with fees charged by the concessionaire at Pineview.

 Weber County charges fees to the current permit holder to support law enforcement at the specific sites under permit. The current holder pays $8,000 to the Sheriff’s Department for additional patrols at Anderson Cove and Cemetery Point. Also, the concessionaire pays the Sheriff’s Department up to $25,000 to provide increased weekend boat patrols on concessionaire managed beach day use areas around the lake. This figure is based on total boat launches that year on Pineview Reservoir. Additionally, the concessionaire has a collection agreement with the Weber County to handle overnight permits. Weber County has proposed a $3 fee for Day Use and Boat Launches at Anderson Cove, Middle Inlet, and Port Ramp Marina to be turned over to Weber via a collection agreement with the holder for project and improvements at Pineview. Lastly, Weber County has volunteered to do maintenance at Pineview (Windsurfer Beach), North Arm, Brogojne & Quist (Pelican Beach), Spring Creek pending a collection agreement for fees collected at these sites.

 The State of Utah requires that all boats entering into a body of water are free of invasive species. The holder will be expected to check for certification before boats access the water season long.

Pineview Reservoir Facilities and Services

 Docks and slips at Port Ramp are owned and provided by the current concessionaire. The slips are rented out on a seasonal basis by the concessionaire. The dock at Cemetery Point is also owned by the current concessionaire. The dock at Anderson Cove belongs to the Forest Service and is maintained by the concessionaire.

 At Port Ramp, the host campsite (trailer pads) and boat dry storage enclosure are on adjacent private land. Current permit holder contracts with Sinclair Oil to lease land near Port Ramp to provide additional dry storage for boaters and host campsite.

 Developed recreation sites require special attention to docks, no wake zones, and buoy/boundary management around developed recreation areas. The holder should address boat ramp safety and maintenance, including buoy placement and maintenance at swim areas and boat ramps.

 Boat ramps/facilities must have gray and waste water pumps that are easily accessible when entering or leaving the water and, if possible, on the water for boats that stay at the slips.

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 Docks and slips must comply with accessibility standards stated in Section J of this prospectus.

 Docks and breakwater docks will be installed on reservoirs as soon as weather permits after ice is off. Docks will be inspected, repaired, and, if applicable, stained before installation. Docks will be secured with anchors and cable in position on reservoir. Position and condition will be checked at least weekly, and after every wind event over 30 miles per hour. Courtesy docks will be adjusted for water level as needed, or at least weekly. All docks and breakwaters will be removed before winter. Docks will be stored on areas agreed to by the permit administrator.

Pineview Reservoir Boat Capacity

No more than 375 to 160 boats will be allowed at one time on the surface of Pineview reservoir based on capacity, which is determined by water level. The following table address capacity as the water levels drop in 10’ increments.

Table 4. Water Level and Boat Capacity on Pineview Reservoir Water Level Boats Yacht Club Total Boats 4900 350 25 375 4890 325 25 350 4880 300 20 320 4870 250 15 265 4860 200 10 210 4850 150 10 160

It is the responsibility of the holder to maintain the proper boat capacity. Current capacity should be available to the FS on a daily basis, as requested. The boat capacity is administered at Anderson Cove, Cemetery Point, and Port Ramp Marinas by counting boats as they launch or leave the marina or ramp. Boats in wet storage will be counted if they leave the docks. Boat launches are based on a first come first serve basis. The operating plan should address communication and counting methods among boat ramps to account for Pineview boat capacity. The allocated boat capacity for the Yacht Club is monitored separately through administration of the terms and conditions of their Special Use Authorization.

Fencing

The permit holder is responsible for repairing and/or replacing fences and gates surrounding and within sites or spring/water sources and maintained for their original purpose. Lay-down protection fences will be restored in the spring and secured to posts and let down again in the fall. Holder is responsible for maintaining all fences within permit boundary in a safe manner and ensuring that cattle cannot enter the developed recreation sites or spring/water sources. Breaks in wires will be mended, fence will be stretched if required to tighten, posts and braces will be inspected and replaced if required. Gates and hardware will be adjusted if required. Post and pole wooden fences will be inspected and repaired as needed. All repairs should be documented.

Horses Holding/Pens/Corrals

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Multiple campgrounds provide equestrian facilities. Horse pens will be cleaned with sufficient frequency to keep manure to minimum. Manure will be disposed of off-site. Pens, mangers, hitching posts and unloading ramps will be inspected and items that need repair will be repaired or replaced.

Emergency Response

The permit holder shall be prepared, and should describe how they will be prepared, to respond to any emergencies (medical, law enforcement, facility breakdown, fire, flood, etc.) that might occur in and around the facilities covered under the permit. The permit holder will prepare and submit for review by the Forest Service, any site warnings, non-standard signs, or other notifications to the public. Applicants will report personal and/or vehicular accidents within 24 hours to the Forest Service in writing.

Communication Systems

The holder is required to provide a means of communication (e.g., two way radios, cellular phones, etc.) between all employees, the Forest Service, the National Recreation Reservation System, and emergency response agencies. Applicants should describe how they will ensure complete, timely, and accurate communication between all affected interests. Applicants should also describe who will be the holder’s on site representative(s) and how that person will communicate with the Forest Service.

Customer Service

The mission of the Forest Service is “Caring for the Land and Serving People”. The permit holder who operates on National Forest System lands on behalf of the Forest Service is expected to assist in achieving this mission. Customer service is central to the concession operation. The permit holder will need to develop and implement methods and mechanisms for both office and field employees to enable them to respond to Forest visitors’ needs in a helpful and professional manner. The permit holder will provide timely and courteous responses to inquiries regarding developed recreation sites and will provide information to visitors in regards to their stay on the UWC National Forest.

Signage

The holder will be required to have a sign posted on the entrance board of all sites, stating that the site is under permit from the U.S. Forest Service and include the name of the holder. Signs or other advertising posted on National Forest System lands must be approved in advance of posting by the authorized officer as to location, design, size, color, and content. All signs must be of professional quality and maintained in a good condition (neat, clean, not faded or torn). Homemade signs or posters are not allowed.

Permit Area Boundary

In the instances of water recreation sites, Develop Recreation Site boundaries may fluctuate based on water levels. In the instances of non-water recreation sites, Develop Recreation Site boundaries are utilized to help guide or delineate the extension of the permit holder’s

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Employee Housing

The Campground Managers can use only the designated Campground Manager Site(s) or sites authorized by Forest Service Staff. The permit holder is responsible for all utilities associated with the Campground Manager’s site. Any area used as a managers' camp or campground host site will be kept orderly and presentable at all times. The Forest Service will inspect the managers' camps, campground host sites, or employee housing areas at any time and will give proper instruction as to the appearance and upkeep of the areas. Area managers, campground hosts, and their immediate family may reside with them at the respective recreation area. Host sites will be signed to notify the public of their locations. Trailers, tents, and/or other essential equipment will be allowed in the campground hosts' designated camp unit. Personal items must be kept to a minimum. Food should not be stored outside of trailer or in soft-sided living spaces.

Butane and Propane Installations

For safety and regulatory reasons, the permit holder is not allowed to install or store additional bulk butane or propane. No smoking by the tanks.

Resource Concerns

Resource concerns and specific mitigation measures (if necessary) will be discussed and the permit holder’s input will be reviewed as part of the environmental analysis necessary to complete a project outside the scope of regular maintenance. Resources potentially affected by these recreation sites and facilities could be municipal watersheds, wildlife, endangered species, archaeological resources, or riparian areas.

Wildlife Mitigation

Campgrounds attract wildlife through the presence of food, trash, and other strong odors, such as personal toiletry items, that are typically kept at individual camp sites. In order to prevent wildlife encounter problems, campers must keep these items secured (enclosed) within hard sided vehicles or hard sided camping units when they are not physically present at their campsite and during night time sleeping hours. Campground hosts shall inform campers of this need and that, for example, trash bags hanging in trees, coolers or grills left out, or combustible odorous trash items left in a fire ring will attract wildlife.

Predator and Other Wildlife

Utah has an abundance of wildlife. Applicants should describe how they will manage for medium to large size predators (coyote, mountain lion, bear) and small animals that may cause health concerns (diseased rodents or foxes, recurring raccoons or skunks). The Forest Service and Utah Department of Fish and Game and/or Division of Wildlife Resources must be notified when predatory/dangerous animals are observed, or have had interactions with the public, in or near developed recreation areas/facilities.

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Endangered Species

The permit holder will be required to work with the Forest Service to inform campground users about species on the Endangered and Threatened Species list and the protection of habitat. The permit holder will have to include this information in the annual operating plan for the permit.

Archaeological Resources

In general, any ground disturbing activity will need to be reviewed and approved by the Forest Service prior to initiating activity. All ground disturbing activities must be coordinated with the authorized officer prior to beginning work. The permit holder will have to notify Forest Service law enforcement personnel immediately of any unauthorized disturbance of the site.

Condition of Trees

The pine, cottonwood, birch, and other conifer stands within the campgrounds are mature to over-mature. During the past few years, the trees have experienced extensive insect- and drought-induced tree mortality, heavy damage from wind, snow, dwarf mistletoe, and sudden limb drop. Large trees that look healthy on the exterior may contain rotten cores and may pose a hazard.

Site Hazards and Hazard Tree Removal

Forest Service Manual (FSM) 2332.11 requires that, “Consistent with preserving the recreation resource, remove trees or tree limbs identified as hazardous at developed recreation sites.” The permit holder shall take all measures necessary to protect the health and safety of all persons affected by the concession activity. More specifically, the permit holder is solely responsible for identifying, correcting, and reporting all safety hazards to the authorized officer. The permit holder will conduct pre-season inspections of each of the developed recreation sites to identify existing and potential hazards, including hazard trees. Tree hazards include dead or dying trees, dead parts of live trees, or unstable live trees (due to structural defects or other factors) that are within striking distance of people or property (a target). Hazard trees have the potential to cause property damage, personal injury or fatality in the event of a failure. The permit holder will notify FS personnel of identified hazards before removing the hazard.

After securing written approval from the authorized officer, the permit holder’s financial responsibility for removing hazard trees and associated slash should not grossly exceed approximately one percent (1%) of the previous year’s gross revenue. Anything beyond that can be used as fee offset.

It is the responsibility of the permit holder to make sure that the person performing the hazard tree analysis is properly trained and/or licensed; a licensed professional tree service company may be used. The Forest Service can help identify when and where trainings are available.

Use of Fee Sites by Non-Paying Guests

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Incidental individual recreational use of restrooms, trash can and/or potable water facilities in fee sites by non-paying visitors, such as hikers, bikers, sight seers, and the casual passerby will be allowed at no charge. Walk-through users, drive-through users, and day-hikers shall not be charged to reasonably fill their portable water containers, use the restrooms, dispose of their micro trash, or rest shortly. The applicant should consider this in their bid process/application.

Consent to Store Hazardous Materials

The holder shall not store any hazardous materials at the site without prior written approval from the authorized officer. Approval from the authorized officer shall not be unreasonably withheld. If the authorized officer provides approval, this permit shall include (or in the case of approval provided after this permit is issued, shall be amended to include) specific terms addressing the storage of hazardous materials, including the specific type of materials to be stored, volume, type of storage, and spill plan. Such terms shall be proposed by the holder and are subject to approval by the authorized officer.

If the holder receives consent to store hazardous material, the holder shall identify to the Forest Service any hazardous material to be stored at the site. Such identification information shall be consistent with column (1) of the table of hazardous materials and special provisions enumerated at 49 CFR 172.101 whenever the hazardous material appears in that table. For hazard communication proposes, the holder shall maintain Material Safety Data Sheets for any stored hazardous chemicals consistent with 29 CFR 1910.1200(c) and (g). In addition all hazardous materials stored by the holder shall be used, labeled, stored, transported, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

If hazardous materials are used or stored at the site, the authorized officer may require the holder to deliver and maintain a surety bond in accordance with clause IV.I. of the Special Use Permit (Appendix 5).

The holder shall not release any hazardous material as defined in clause IV.J. of the Special Use Permit (Appendix 5) onto land or into rivers, streams, impoundments, or natural or human-made channels leading to them. All prudent and safe attempts must be made to contain any release of these materials. The authorized officer may specify conditions that must be met, including conditions more stringent than those imposed by federal, state, and local regulations, to prevent releases and protect natural resources.

Additional Revenue-producing Sales, Services, and/or Fees

Additional revenue-producing sales, services, and/or fees are intended to provide visitors a convenient means to acquire goods or services while increasing concession revenue. Include how these items will be addressed when responding to the prospectus.

Current additional revenue-producing sales and service include a store operated at Anderson Cove. This store provides camping and hygiene items. Fire wood for sale is also available at multiple developed recreation sites.

Additionally, the permit holder may provide, or contract out, a shuttle service from Diamond Group Site #4 to the Three Forks Trailhead 1 mile north. Diamond Group Site #4 will be closed to rental to provide parking and shuttle services to the Three Forks Trailhead and Hot Springs 1

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III. Special Use Permit

In exercising the rights and privileges granted by the special use permit, the permit holder must comply with all present and future federal laws and regulations and all present and future state, county, and municipal laws, regulations, and other legal requirements that apply to the permit area, to the extent they do not conflict with federal law, regulation, or policy. The Forest Service assumes no responsibility for enforcing laws, regulations, and other legal requirements that fall under the jurisdiction of other governmental entities.

A. Permit Term

The permit term will be for up to 5 years, with an option to extend the term for up to an additional 5 years at the sole discretion of the authorized officer. The decision to extend the term will depend, in part, on sustained satisfactory performance of the permit holder. Upon expiration of the permit, continuation of the permitted activity will be at the sole discretion of the authorized officer and will be subject to a competitive offering. A new prospectus will be issued during the final year of the permit term.

If the decision to select a permit holder is appealed, a permit will not be issued until the appeal has been resolved, unless operation is needed during the appeal, in which case a permit with a term of one year or less may be issued.

B. Permit Holder Responsibilities

This section highlights the requirements of the special use permit, which is contained in Appendix 5 of the prospectus. Applicants are responsible for familiarizing themselves with all permit requirements that govern the operation covered by this prospectus.

Responsibility for Day-to-Day Activities

As a general rule, the holder will be required to conduct the day-to-day activities authorized by the permit. Some, but not all, of these activities may be conducted by someone other than the permit holder, but only with the prior written approval of the authorized officer. The permit holder will continue to be responsible for compliance with all the terms of the permit.

Permit Holder-Furnished Supplies and Equipment

The permit holder will be required to provide all vehicles, equipment, and supplies necessary to operate the authorized developed recreation sites in accordance with the special use permit.

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Holder-Furnished Vehicles

The permit holder may not use all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, or motor bicycles in the campgrounds. The holder may propose use of golf carts or other similar vehicles to facilitate daily maintenance of the facilities. If authorized, carts must stay on designated roads or trails while driving between sites or loops.

Holder Maintenance, Reconditioning, or Renovation (MRR)

Maintenance, reconditioning, and renovation are defined in the permit (FS-2700-4h, clause V.D.1(a), (c)). Holder MRR is defined as maintenance, reconditioning, or renovation that neither materially adds to the value of the property nor appreciably prolongs its life. The work serves only to keep the facility in an ordinary, efficient operating condition. From an accounting or tax perspective, it is work that may be expensed, but not capitalized. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the holder must obtain any licenses and certified inspections required by regulatory agencies and follow state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances and industry standards or codes applicable to the permitted operation (FS-2700-4h, clause V.D.1(d)). The permit holder, at its expense, will be required to perform holder MRR under a holder MRR plan (FS-2700-4h, clause II.D). The holder MRR plan will describe required holder MRR and its frequency. The holder MRR plan will become part of the permit holder's annual operating plan.

C. Granger-Thye Fee Offset Agreement

The federal government owns all the improvements at the developed recreation sites covered by this prospectus. Under Section 7 of the Granger-Thye (GT) Act and the terms of the permit, the permit fee may be offset in whole or in part by the value of Government maintenance, reconditioning, renovation, and improvement (MRRI) performed at the permit holder’s expense. Government MRRI is defined as maintenance, reconditioning, renovation, or improvement that arrests deterioration, improves and upgrades facilities, and appreciably prolongs the life of the property. Government maintenance, reconditioning, renovation or improvement, whether performed by the holder or the Forest Service, shall be performed at the sole discretion of the authorized officer. See Appendix 5 of the prospectus and FS-2700-4h, clause V.E.

All Government MRRI shall be enumerated in an annual GT fee offset agreement signed by the holder and the Forest Service in advance of the operating season (see Appendix 13:FS-2700-4h, Appendix B). Alternatively, a multi-year fee GT fee offset agreement can be prepared for consolidated fee payments. A list of sample Government MRRI projects is included in Appendix 14 of the prospectus.

Either the holder or the Forest Service may perform GT fee offset work. This determination will be made annually. When the holder performs GT fee offset work, if it includes construction that costs more than $2,000, it is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and the fee offset agreement must contain Davis-Bacon Act wage provisions. Additionally, indirect costs may be offset provided the holder submits either a currently approved indirect cost rate or accounting procedures and supporting documentation to determine an indirect cost rate (see Appendix 15 of the prospectus).

The holder’s claims for GT fee offset must be documented using the FS-2700-4h, Appendix G, Granger-Thye Fee Offset Certification Form (see Appendix 16 of the prospectus). This form

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When the Forest Service performs GT fee offset work, the holder will deposit fee payments into a CWFS account. The Forest Service will perform GT fee offset work under a collection agreement and offset those costs against the permit holder’s annual permit fee. The Forest Service’s indirect costs may be offset at the agency’s approved rate. The Forest Service and the holder will agree on the work to be performed in advance of each operating season.

D. Insurance

Liability Insurance

The successful applicant must have liability insurance covering losses associated with the use and occupancy authorized by the permit arising from personal injury or death and third-party property damage in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 for injury or death to one person per occurrence; $2,000,000 for injury or death to more than one person per occurrence; and $1,000,000 for third-party property damage per occurrence, or in the minimum amount of $2,000,000 as a combined single limit per occurrence. Insurance policies must name the United States as an additional insured (see Appendix 5 of the prospectus and FS-2400-4h, clause III.K).

Property Insurance Property insurance will be required in the amount of $4,000,000 for replacement in kind of the insured property (see Appendix 4, Inventory of Government-Furnished Property).

E. Bonding

A bond is required for construction projects reaching $35,000. The permit holder will provide a performance bond in the amount of $ (to be determined when necessary). The bond may take the form of corporate surety, Treasury bills, notes or other negotiable securities, cash deposits, irrevocable letters of credit, assignment of savings accounts, or assignment of certificates of deposit. The authorized officer may reevaluate the need for or the amount of the bond after the first operating season.

IV. Application

A. Instructions for Submitting Applications

Applicants must submit a written application for all developed recreation sites offered in this prospectus.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the sites at least once before submitting an application (see Appendices 1 and 2, vicinity and area maps and maps of developed recreation sites).

The information in this prospectus is from generally reliable sources, but no warranty is made as to its accuracy. Each applicant is expected to make an independent assessment of the business opportunity offered in this prospectus.

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All applications must be submitted to David Whittekiend, Forest Supervisor, Attention: Uinta- Wasatch-Cache National Forest, 857 West South Jordan Parkway, South Jordan, UT 84095- 8594. Applications must be received by close of business (4:30 p.m.) on July 23rd, 2018.

Applicants must submit 4 copies of their application package and supporting documents.

Please ensure that all requested information is submitted. Missing or incomplete information will result in a lower rating for the corresponding evaluation criteria.

Applications must be signed. The person signing for an entity must have authority to sign for that entity. Applicants must include their address, telephone number, facsimile number, and email address.

Corporations also must include:

 Evidence of incorporation and good standing.

 If reasonably obtainable, the name and address of each shareholder owning 3 percent or more of the corporation’s shares and the number and percentage of any class of voting shares that each shareholder is authorized to vote.

 The name and address of each affiliate of the corporation.

 If an affiliate is controlled by the corporation, the number of shares and the percentage of any class of voting stock of the affiliate owned, directly or indirectly, by the corporation.

 If an affiliate controls the corporation, the number of shares and the percentage of any class of voting stock of the corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by the affiliate.

Partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), associations, or other unincorporated entities must submit a certified copy of the partnership agreement or other documentation establishing the entity or a certificate of good standing under the laws of the state where the entity is located.

Applicants should contact David Whittekiend at [email protected] regarding any questions related to this prospectus.

B. General Terms, Qualifications, and Reservations

All applicants have an equal opportunity to apply. Except for members of Congress, Resident Commissioners, and current Forest Service employees, any individual or entity may apply.

The Forest Service does not guarantee a profitable operation. Rather, applicants are responsible for reviewing the prospectus and making their own determination concerning business viability.

The Forest Service will select the application that offers the best value to the Government. The Forest Service reserves the right to select the successful applicant based on a trade-off between the fee to the Government and technical merit.

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The Forest Service is not obligated to accept the application with the highest return to the Government.

The Forest Service reserves the right to select the successful applicant based solely on the initial application, without oral or written discussions.

The Forest Service reserves the right to reject any or all applications and to rescind the prospectus at any time before a special use permit is issued.

Any oral statement made by a representative of the Forest Service shall not modify the requirements of this prospectus. If it is determined that an error or omission has been made or additional information is required, a written amendment will be sent to each person or entity receiving a copy of this prospectus.

If there is a conflict between the terms of the prospectus and the special use permit, the terms of the permit will control.

The Forest Service is proposing a revision to FSM 2344.3 to address how passes and passports are honored in the concession program. The agency reserves the right to amend the special use permit consistent with any change to that directive. In addition, the Forest Service reserves the right to amend the special use permit, to make it consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including REA; other Forest Service directives; or other management decisions.

The information contained in applications will be kept confidential to the extent permitted under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) and the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a).

C. Application Package Requirements

Applications must be in writing and must include or address the following:

 A proposed annual operating plan (including required and optional services).  A business plan, business experience, references, and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) review fee, if applicable (see section IV.C.2).  Financial resources.  Fees charged to the public.  Fee to the government.  Initial processing fee.

1. Proposed Annual Operating Plan (Including Required and Optional Services)

Applicants must submit a proposed annual operating plan that addresses all required and optional services. Applicants must utilize the sample annual operating plan (see Appendix 12 of the prospectus) to organize their response to this section. The successful applicant’s proposed operating plan will be attached to and become a part of the special use permit.

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Applicants must specify whether another party will assist with any of the operational aspects of the concession, and if so, must include the other party’s name, address, telephone number, email address, and relevant experience.

Below are highlights of what needs to be addressed in the proposed annual operating plan.

Maintenance

Applicants need to propose how they intend to maintain campground according to the National Quality Standards for Recreation Site Management. National Quality Standards for Recreation Site Management is listed in Appendix 17.

Operating Season

Applicants need to propose the period in which they will operate the sites listed in the prospectus. All sites must be open and operational seven days per week during the minimum operating season and adhering to operating hours, unless a Forest Service closure order is in effect. Minimum Operating Seasons are listed with campground descriptions in Appendix 3.

Staffing

Applicants must address appropriate staffing to meet customer service and cleanliness standards. The holder will be responsible for furnishing all personnel for the developed recreation sites and for adequately training and supervising their activities under the terms of the permit. The holder must meet requirements of federal and state laws governing employment, wages, and worker safety. Based on past experience, suggestions for staffing is outlined in Appendix 18 of the prospectus. Applicants should address worker hours and schedules. Applicants also should address staff training for effective customer service, conflict resolution, area-specific emergency procedures, and dissemination of recreation and tourism information.

Supervision and Management

Applicants must designate an individual to serve as the agent of the holder for purposes of administration of the permit by the Forest Service. The designated agent must periodically review attendant performance on site and must be available to resolve repair needs within 24 hours of discovery or notification. The holder will be responsible for the conduct of its employees, including preventing conduct prohibited by 36 CFR part 261, Subpart A, and ensuring that employees are not under the influence of intoxicating beverages or narcotic drugs while on duty or representing the holder. Applicants also must include a policy for removing employees who engage in inappropriate conduct.

Uniforms and Vehicle Identification

Applicants should describe employee uniforms, insignia, name tags, and the applicants’ policy for ensuring a clean, professional appearance by staff while on duty. The holder’s employees may not wear any component of the Forest Service uniform. Additionally, applicants should address their policy for vehicle maintenance and appearance; types of vehicles to be used for operations (vehicles may not be driven off designated roads or trails); and signage to identify the concessionaire to the public.

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2. Business Plan, Business Experience, and References

Applicants must submit a business plan utilizing the format in Appendix 19 of the prospectus. This part of the application package must be a separate document. The business plan provides a thorough analysis of an applicant’s vision of the proposed business. A good business plan is essential for running a successful business, maintaining and improving the business, and raising needed capital.

Applicants must furnish a detailed description of their experience relating to operating and maintaining developed recreation sites (e.g., campgrounds, beaches, and marinas). The description must include experience in private business, public service, or any nonprofit or other related enterprises. Applicants are encouraged to contact their local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) if they need assistance in completing their business plans. Alternatively, applicants who have already received a review of their business plan from an SBDC or the Forest Service for the current fiscal year may submit a copy of the review report.

SBDC Review

All business plans will be independently reviewed by an SBDC. Applicants are required to submit 2 additional copies of their business plan. If an applicant’s current fiscal year business plan has already been reviewed by an SBDC, the applicant may submit copies of the review report.

Performance Evaluations

Applicants who have experience in managing Forest Service or other Government concessions must provide copies of the most recent annual written performance evaluations for each Forest Service or other concession the applicants have operated or are operating.

References

Applicants also must furnish three business references with names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses in support of relevant business experience. These references will be contacted for information regarding applicants’ past performance. In addition, the Forest Service may consider past performance information from other sources.

3. Financial Resources

Applicants must submit a complete set of all financial statements for the last three fiscal years that have been audited, reviewed, or compiled by a certified public accountant (CPA). For any financial statements that were only compiled by a CPA, applicants must complete FS-6500-24, Financial Statement (see Appendix 20 of the prospectus) for certification of the accuracy of the financial statements.

Applicants must complete FS-6500-24 for any of the last three fiscal years they were in business for which a financial statement was not audited, reviewed, or compiled by a CPA. An applicant who has had a financial ability determination (FAD) conducted within the past year should include a statement to that effect along with the forest name, contact name and telephone

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In completing FS-6500-24, LLCs must list the name of the company in block 1, the names and interests of the principals in block 5, and their members should be listed in block 6. In addition, LLCs must complete the certification in Part (D)(1) of FS-6500-24.

An applicant who has not been in business for the last three fiscal years, and therefore cannot submit audited, reviewed, or compiled financial statements or an FS-6500-24, must submit three fiscal years of projected financial statements compiled by a CPA using the forecast method.

Any financial information submitted by applicants must conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or other comprehensive bases of accounting. Any previously prepared financial documents that are submitted must be unredacted and in their original form, including footnotes.

Applicants must show at least 25 percent of the first year's operating costs in liquid assets. Liquid assets are assets that are readily converted into cash.

Applicants also must complete blocks 1 through 5 of form FS-6500-25, Request for Verification (see Appendix 21 of the prospectus) and submit the signed and dated form with the application. The Forest Service will forward the FS-6500-25 for the most qualified applicant to the Albuquerque Service Center for processing. The auditor assigned to conduct the FAD will send a copy to each financial institution with which the applicant does business. The financial institutions must complete blocks 6 through15 of the form and mail the completed form to:

USDA Forest Service Albuquerque Service Center, Attention: Auditor, ASC-RAB, 101B Sun Avenue, Albuquerque, NM, 87109

4. Fees Charged to the Public

Applicants must provide a list of all fees they propose to charge to the public for the first three years of operation, including fees for required and optional services (see Appendix 12, Sample Annual Operating Plan, for a list of required and optional services). Discuss any variable pricing, discounts, and passes. All proposed fees to be charged to the public also must be included in the business plan as an income item.

The Forest Service reserves the right to regulate the rates charged to the public.

5. Fee to the Government

The Government is obligated to obtain fair market value for the use of its land and improvements. The minimum fee is $342,000 per year. The minimum fee is the concession’s average gross revenue for the past three years ($4,284,123) multiplied by 8%. The minimum fee will be adjusted at the end of the first five years of the permit term if the permit is extended for five years.

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Applicants may propose a fee below the minimum, provided they can document why this amount represents fair market value. However, the Forest Service may reject the proposed fee if the agency determines that it does not reflect fair market value.

Applicants must propose the fee to the Government as a percentage of the concession’s adjusted gross revenue. One percentage may be proposed for the entire permit term, or the percentage may vary each year. However, if a consolidated fee payment will be proposed, one percentage rate must be proposed for the entire period of consolidated payments.

Optional Consolidated Land Use Fee Payment. Applicants may propose a consolidated fee payment for up to 5 years during the initial permit term or extension of the term to finance a GT fee offset project. The consolidated land use fee payment will be determined by multiplying the average annual gross revenue of the offering for the past 3 years (adjusted, if applicable, based on expansion or contraction of the concession) by the number of years the land use fee payments will be consolidated, and multiplying the product by the percentage of gross revenue proposed by the applicant. If the Forest Service will perform the GT fee offset work using a collection agreement, the entire consolidated land use fee payment must be made when the first land use fee payment otherwise would have been due. If the holder will perform the GT fee offset work, the holder must commence that work within the first 6 months of the consolidated fee period and must complete the work within 18 months of the beginning of the consolidated fee period. The consolidated land use fee payment will not be reconciled based on actual gross revenues.

The proposed fee to the Government also must be included in the business plan as an expense item in the cash flow projections.

The fee to the Government may be offset in whole or in part by the value of Government MRRI, performed at the permit holder’s expense in accordance with a GT fee offset agreement (see section III of the prospectus).

6. Application Fee

Cost Recovery

Applications submitted in response to this prospectus are subject to cost recovery pursuant to 36 CFR 251.58(c)(1)(ii) and (c)(3)(iii). Applicants must submit a processing fee of $2,100 to cover the cost of the prospectus and review of the application. 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. Payments will be credited on the date received by the designated Forest Service collection officer or deposit location. Additionally, the selected applicant will be responsible for the costs of preparing and issuing the permit and conducting a FAD, unless the Forest Service has conducted a FAD for the applicant within the past year. If a FAD has been completed for the applicant within the last 12 months, the applicant will be responsible for the cost of adjusting it to reflect any change this selection will have on the applicant’s financial ability.

D. Evaluation of Applications

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A Forest Service evaluation panel will evaluate each application utilizing the non-fixed weight method.

The following evaluation criteria are listed in descending order of importance:

1. Proposed annual operating plan (including required and optional services). 2. Fee to the Government. 3. Business plan, business experience, and references. 4. Fees charged to the public. 5. Financial resources.

The following are the qualitative factors for each criterion:

Blue (Exceeds) - The proposal is very comprehensive, in-depth, clear and uniformly outstanding in quality. Consistently high quality performance can be expected. The proposal, as written, exceeds requirements and demonstrates an exceptional understanding of goals and objectives of the acquisition. One or more major strengths exist. No significant weakness exist.

Green (Acceptable) - The proposal meets all minimum requirements and generally is of high quality. Proposal demonstrates an acceptable understanding of goals and objectives of the acquisition. There may be both strengths and weaknesses, but the strengths outweigh the weaknesses. Deficiencies are minor and easily corrected. Proposal is acceptable as written. Satisfactory performance can be expected.

Yellow (Marginal) - The proposal fails to meet minimum requirements. Proposal demonstrates a fair understanding of the goals and objectives of the acquisition. Weakness outbalance any strengths that exist. Weaknesses will be difficult to correct and would require negotiations.

Red (Unacceptable) - The proposal fails to meet minimum requirements. Proposal fails to meet an understanding of the goals and objectives of the acquisition. The proposal has one or more significant weaknesses that will be very difficult or impossible to correct. Major proposal revision(s) are required for minimum acceptability.

The Forest Service will consider only the applicant’s written application package and any past performance information obtained by the Forest Service. During the evaluation process, the evaluation panel may contact any references, including all federal, state, and local entities that have had a business relationship with the applicant. The evaluation panel also may consider past performance information from other sources.

The evaluation panel will make a recommendation to the authorized officer as to which applicant offers the best value to the Government. The authorized officer will make the selection decision. All applicants will be notified of the successful applicant via certified mail.

The Forest Service will conduct a FAD on the selected applicant as a prerequisite to issuing a special use permit, unless the agency has a current fiscal year FAD conducted by the Albuquerque Service Center or SBDC for another Forest Service unit.

The Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all applications.

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The Forest Service reserves the right to rescind the prospectus at any time before a special use permit is issued. If the Forest Service rescinds the prospectus, application fees will be returned.

V. Post-Selection Requirements

Once an applicant has been selected, the following information must be submitted and approved by the Forest Service prior to issuance of a special use permit:

 A final annual operating plan containing all the items included in the annual operating plan submitted in response to the prospectus.

 An annual GT fee offset agreement.

 Documentation of required liability insurance and, if applicable, property insurance.

 Documentation of bonding, if applicable.

 Required deposits and advance payments (see Appendix 5 of the prospectus and FS-2700- 4h, clause V.C.1).

 Documentation that utility services have been obtained in the name of the selected applicant.

 A state business license and any other required federal, state, or local certifications or licenses.

The successful applicant will be required to submit all these items within 30 days of the date of the selection letter. If these requirements are not met within the 30-day period, a special use permit will not be issued. The applicant who receives the next-highest rating may then be selected for the special use permit, subject to the same requirements.

Burden and Non-Discrimination Statement According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0596-0082. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 10 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call toll free at (866) 632-9992 (voice). TDD users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a) and the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) govern the confidentiality to be provided for information received by the Forest Service.

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