The deadline for submitting a proposal for the concession contract to provide lodging, food and beverage, retail and other visitor services at Glacier National Park has been extended to April 2.

The extension is due to additional time in the contracting schedule and to allow interested parties to have as much time as possible to submit their proposals.

The current concession contract for this service, held by Glacier Park, Inc. since 1981, and will expire on Dec. 31.

The new 16-year concession contract is anticipated to take effect Jan. 1, 2014.

The contract is for seasonal concession operations at five lodging locations, 10 food and beverage locations, eight retail locations, road-based tours and transportation-related operations, and other services in Glacier National Park.

For more information, visit the National Park Service’s Commercial Services website at http://www.concessions.nps.gov/prospectuses.htm.