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M -- OPPORTUNITY TO OPERATE DOG SLED TOUR SERVICE DUE 071698 POC Mary Wysong, 907/683-2294 Notice is hereby given that Denali National Park and Preserve is seeking commercial providers of dog sled tours for four (4) concessions. A prospectus has been developed that describes the nature of services to be provided under the authority of concessions permits. Specifically, offers will be accepted to provide dog sledding for passenger service and/or overnight supported ski trips within the boundaries of Denali National Park and Preserve during periods of adequate snow cover. Two permits may be issued for overnight trips and two permits may be issued for day trips. Passenger service will consist of providing day or overnight trips through the use of dog sleds. Overnight supported ski trips will utilize dog sleds to transport skiers' suppplies and equipment. Four entry zones have been established for these services: 1. One permit will allow for overnight access to the park from the west boundary. 2. One permit will allow for overnight access to the park from the northeast boundary. 3. One permit will allow for day use access from the park headquarters area. 4. One permit will allow for day use access from the park's southeast boundary. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained by writing to: Superintendent, Denali National Park and Preserve, P.O. Box 9, Denali Park, Alaska 99755. Two types of preferences apply to the award of these concessions permits. The provisions of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3197), Section 1307(b) and 36 CFR 13.83 apply to this solicitation. Preference will be given to the Native Corporation(s) most directly effected by the creation of Denali National Park and Preserve and to persons who are determined to be local residents. The preferences established in ANILCA Section 1307 take precedence over the preferential right of renewal granted incumbent concessioners. This is a new service and there are no incumbent concessioners. All interested parties are encouraged to apply and the Secretary will consider and evaluate all offers received as a result of this notice. Any offer must be received by the Superintendent, Denali National Park and Preserve, P.O. Box 9, Denali Park, Alaska 99755, not later than the closing date described above, to be considered and evaluated. For further information contact Mary Wysong of the Denali National Park and Preserve Concessions Office at the above noted address or call (907)683-2294. (0131)

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