Tongass National Forest Seeking Potential Outfitter Opportunities Around Juneau/Sitka

The following is courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service’s Tongass National Forest:

JUNEAU, Alaska, March 14, 2022—The Tongass National Forest is requesting expressions of interest (RFEI) for providing outfitter or guide services in the Juneau, Admiralty Island, Hoonah, and/or Sitka area by April 6, 2022. This is an inquiry, not a formal offering, to determine whether competitive interest exists that would prompt a prospectus.

The two types of services and areas being considered are:

• Floatplane landing tours on freshwater lakes to access National Forest System lands for short, guided hikes. Lake areas proposed are within approximately 90 miles of Juneau, AK and outside of designated wilderness areas.
• Outfitting services to rent and deliver camping and outdoor recreation gear to forest visitors to cabins and remote beach locations within Admiralty Island National Monument and the Juneau, Hoonah and Sitka Ranger Districts. 

This RFEI is offered to interested individuals, businesses, or organizations with the financial and technical capability to provide services to the public. Please express your interest by submitting a brief written response to Harry Tullis at harry.tullis@usda.gov or to the following address:

Admiralty Island National Monument

Attn: Harry Tullis

8510 Mendenhall Loop Road

Juneau, AK 99801

Include in your written response the activities and areas of interest, amount of service days of interest and operating season of interest. If you have any questions regarding this public notice, please contact Harry Tullis at 907-789-6232.

For interviews and information to be used for publication, contact the Tongass Public Affairs Officer at 907-617-2063 or paul.robbins@usda.gov.