Notice of Intent To Reissue a Prospectus for Operation of a Gasoline Service Station at Yosemite National Park

Zusammenfassung

The National Park Service will shortly release a concession Prospectus seeking operation of a gasoline service station adjacent to the west entrance of Yosemite National Park on Highway 140. The operation is to be located at the park's administrative site at the community of El Portal. An existing operation has one service bay for minor car repair and lubrication service. Sales consist of automotive gasoline, oil, propane, lubricants, batteries, tires and other related automobile supplies. The operation is year-round with the peak season during the summer months. The annual gross receipts are about $440,000. The recent removal of the Yosemite Valley gasoline station should increase the sales of this station. The new contract will be for approximately eight (8) years expiring December 31, 2006. The new operator will be required to install new gasoline storage tank(s) prior to operation and in accordance with the applicable law. There is an existing concessioner which may submit an offer but has no right of preference in renewal. The current building is the personal property of the existing concessioner and may be available for purchase. The new operator will be responsible for remov