National Park Service, Midwest Regional Office, 1709 Jackson Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102

M -- OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED FACILITIES TO RENEW A CONCESSION CONTRACT SOL 6064-OYC DUE 111798 POC Dale Moss,Asst. Supt. Hot Springs NP, Box 1860,Hot Springs,AR 71902,501-624-3383 Public notice is hereby given that the National Park Service proposes to award a concession contract authorizing the continued operation of a Physical Medicine Center, within Hot Springs National Park. This center offers hydrotherapy, physical therapy, physical fitness, and a health spa. EFFECTIVE DATE: September 18, 1998. ADDRESSES: Interested parties should contact Assistant Superintendent Dale Moss at Hot Springs National Park, P.O. Box 1860, 101 Reserve Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71902, or call 501-624- 3383, ext.622 to obtain a copy of the prospectus. This describes the requirements of the proposed contract to be awarded for a period of ten (10) years (from approximately January 1, 1999 through December 31, 2008). All proposals, to be evaluated and considered must be received by the Superintendent, Hot Springs National Park, P.O. Box 1860, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 71902, not later than the close of business, 4:30pm, Central Standard Time, on or before November 17, 1998. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George Frederick, Chief,Concessions Management, National Park Service, Midwest Regional Office, 1709 Jackson Street, Omaha, NE 68102, or call 402-221-3612. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This contract has been determined to be categorically excluded from the procedural provisions to the National Environmental Policy Act and no environmental document will be prepared. No Right of Preference in Renewal exists with this contract award. This means that the contract will be awarded to the party submitting the best offer. The Secretary of the Interior will consider and evaluate all proposals received in response to this notice. Posted 09/04/98 (W-SN246312). (0247)

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