Solicitation for a Concessions Business Opportunity to Operate Rustic Lodging, Food and Beverage, and Other Services at Charit Creek Lodge within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

The National Park Service is seeking a qualified concessionaire to operate Charit Creek Lodge in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. The 10‑year contract requires the awardee to provide rustic lodging, full food‑and‑beverage service (including alcohol), a retail gift‑shop, horse‑stall rentals, public showers, and extensive visitor‑education and environmental‑stewardship programs. The concessionaire must submit a comprehensive financial package, demonstrate recent experience in comparable operations, and agree to a minimum 3 % franchise fee on gross receipts. • Operate and maintain rustic lodging rooms, dining facilities, retail shop, and stabling services within a remote, off‑grid park setting. • Deliver robust environmental‑management plans (Leave‑No‑Trace, wildlife‑human interaction mitigation, recycling, energy‑conservation) and marketing strategies. • Provide audited financial statements, credit reports, and proof of qualification to do business in Tennessee, along with detailed pro‑forma cash‑flow and investment recapture worksheets.