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G -- CONCESSION CONTRACT AUTHORIZING MARINA FACILITIES AND SERVICES SOL CC-GATE010-98 DUE 042798 POC Concession Management Division, (718) 338-4603 Public notice is hereby given that the National Park Service proposes to award a concession contract authorizing marina facilities and services for the public at Gateway National Recreation Area, Brooklyn, New York, for a period of approximately fifteen (15) years from date of contract execution. It is an almost turn key marina development of 220 slips. Annual gross sales by the temporary operator in 1997 were $563,000. A minimum 10 percent of gross revenues franchise fee is required for marina services. Start up costs will approximate $1 million. In addition to renovation and stabilization costs, the former Concessioner has reimbursement rights estimated as not to exceed $900,000. Interested parties should contact the Concession Management Division, Gateway National Recreation Area, Floyd Bennett Field, HQ Building 69, Brooklyn, NY 11234, Telephone No. (718) 338-4603, to obtain a copy of the prospectus describing the requirements of the proposed contract. The cost for each prospectus will be $100.00 to new respondents who have not previously paid. The existing concessioner does not have a right of preference in the renewal of its contract. The National Park Service will consider and evaluate all proposals received as a result of this notice. Any proposal must be received by the Senior Concessions Program Manager, Boston Support Office, not later than April 27, 1998 to be considered and evaluated. (0054)

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