Hot Springs National Park Announces Advance Site Visit for Interested Concessioners

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - The National Park Service has scheduled a one-day site visit on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, for organizations interested in bidding on the new ten-year Concession Contract No. CC-HOSP002-27 to provide traditional bathhouse and massage therapy services within Hot Springs National Park here.

The site visit provides interested parties with an overview of the concession operations and a tour of the concession facility assigned to the concessioner under the Draft Contract.

Registration to attend the site visit must be completed by 4:00 p.m. (CST) on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Interested parties may register by emailing Eric Nikkel, e-mail us, with the company name, contact phone number, contact email, and the number of people requesting to attend the site visit.

Site visit participants are responsible for obtaining their own lodging, meals, and transportation to the respective concession facility. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Attendance at the site visit is not required to submit a proposal for the prospectus but is encouraged.

The NPS only accepts electronic proposals in response to this Prospectus. Any proposal must be received electronically, no later than 4:00 p.m. (CST) on January 5, 2026, in the format outlined in the Proposal Instructions, to be evaluated for award of the new concession contract.

For more information, see the Prospectus explaining the business opportunity, term, and conditions on the National Park Service Concessions webpage or contact Commercial Services Specialist Eric Nikkel via email at e-mail us.

To view all current open opportunities with NPS visit Prospectus Releases - Concessions (U.S. National Park Service)

Hot Springs National Park was established as a federal reservation in 1832 to protect the unique geothermal spring water and associated lands for public health, wellness, and enjoyment. In 1921, the area became a national park with the same mission; preservation of the 47 hot springs that come out of the Hot Springs Mountain and the historic resources built for visitor enjoyment of the hot springs. Visit us at www.nps.gov/hosp, on Facebook www.Facebook.com/HotSpringsNPS, and Instagram www.Instagram.com/HotSpringsNPS.

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