PURPOSE: The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, is offering an opportunity for a qualified entity to obtain a concession contract to operate and manage Independence Mine State Historical Park (IMSHP) Visitor Center / Bookstore. The IMSHP Visitor Center is located 20 miles north of the community of Palmer, Alaska along the Palmer- Fishhook Road | Hatcher Pass Road. IMSHP is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, particularly during the summer months. Interpretive opportunities and amenities for the public during the summer months will include building tours, demos and interpretive programs, bookstore/small concession stand, visitor information center, buildings open for public walk through. In return for operating and maintaining the park visitor center, bookstore, the Contractor will be allowed to collect fees for: historic tours, book and gift sales, and gold pan rentals.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Offerors must be able to document that they have performed at least two years of running a visitor center, bookstore, public or visitor services, and interpretative activities similar or related to that required herein.

CONTACT: All RFP documents and/or questions must be directed to Shawn M. Olsen, Procurement Specialist via email at shawn.olsen@alaska.gov .

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS: Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 PM Alaska Time on August 29, 2023.

ADA: The State of Alaska complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a proposal should contact the Procurement Officer listed via email at shawn.olsen@alaska.gov ; telephone at 1 (907) 269-8687; or TDD at 711 (Alaska Relay) not later than 10 calendar days prior to the solicitation closing date to make necessary arrangements.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you received this solicitation from the State's Online Public Notices website, you must register with the Procurement Officer listed to receive subsequent amendments. Registration must be in writing and may be made via email to shawn.olsen@alaska.gov . Failure to register with the Procurement Specialist listed may result in the rejection of your proposal.