Joe Manchin III, Governor

Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release : March 20, 2006

Hoy Murphy, Public Information Officer (304) 558-3381 hoymurphy@wvdnr.gov

Contact: Bob Beanblossom, Parks and Recreation (304) 558-2764 parks@westvirginia.com

West Virginia State Parks Seeks Proposals from Concessionaires to Operate Lodge, Restaurant and Conference Center Operation at Chief Logan State Park

  The Parks and Recreation Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is seeking proposals from qualified concessionaires to operate a 75-room lodge, restaurant and conference center at Chief Logan State Park in Logan County, according to District Administrator Bob Beanblossom.

  A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2006 at Chief Logan State Park and proposals will be accepted through May 1, 2006. A finalized contract is anticipated no later than June 1, 2006.

  Any potential concessionaires with inquiries and requests will be able to contact District Administrator Bob Beanblossom at DNR Parks and Recreation, State Capitol Complex, Building 3, Room 710, Charleston, WV 25305 or at (304) 558-2764. A copy of the Request for Proposals package is available from the same source.

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