NERI Dun-Glen-Ark Request for Proposals

National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Glen Jean, West Virginia

Request for Proposals

To Lease the Dun Glen Ark in Thurmond, West Virginia

Key Dates for this Request for Proposals

RFP Release Date: November 13, 2026
Site Tours: Scheduled upon request
Question Submission Deadlines: December 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST/EDT (as applicable) Proposal Submission Deadlines: January 15, 2027 at 1:00 PM EST/EDT (as applicable) Anticipated Date for Selection of Qualified Proposals: Six weeks after the close of the solicitation Anticipated Lease Effective Date: Early spring 2027

RFP to lease the Dun Glen Ark in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

SUMMARY OF LEASING OPPORTUNITY

OBJECTIVES

OVERVIEW OF THE PROPERTY OFFERED FOR LEASE

Exhibit 1 - Exterior Lease Premises – Site Plan
Exhibit 2 - Location Map
Allowed Uses of the Lease Premises
Key Information About This Leasing Opportunity
Jurisdiction
Term of the Lease
Rent
Insurance
Utilities
Maintenance Responsibilities
Lessee’s Responsibilities
Potential Improvement Projects
Premises Condition
Contractors
Other Terms and Conditions
Competitive Process
Appointments-Only Site Tour and Additional Information
Initial and Rolling Submission Deadlines
Proposal Submission Protocol
Authority

REQUIREMENTS

PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SELECTION GUIDELINES

PROPOSAL CONTENT AND CRITERIA

Ensuring your Proposal is Responsive
Required Information
Offeror Identification
Criterion 1: Proposed Use and Operations Consistent with National Park Service Values (20%) Criterion 2: Improvements, Maintenance, and Preservation of the Historic Quality of the Property (20%) Criterion 3: Financial Capability of the Offeror (20%)
Criterion 4: Demonstrated Experience Improving and Operating a Similar Property (15%) Criterion 5: Environmental Enhancement (10%)
Criterion 6: Financial and Other Terms Offered (15%)

EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND MODIFICATION OF PROPOSALS

LEASE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Term of Lease
Conditions
Lease Provisions

PROPOSALS CONSIDERED PUBLIC DOCUMENTS

ELIGIBILITY

APPENDIX A: Dun Glen Ark Photographs
Attachment A: Sample Lease
Attachment B: Business History Information and Business Organization Information Forms Attachment C: Offeror Financial Statements and Projections: Small Leases Attachment D: Sample Offeror Transmittal Letter
Attachment E: Responsive Proposal Checklist