ALEXANDRIA, Va.-The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking creative ideas to help re-envision the use of facilities and associated lands adjacent to the Washington Sailing Marina on Daingerfield Island. The public is invited to submit their ideas in a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) starting today through September 19.
Formerly known as Indigo Landing Restaurant, this facility was historically used as a full-service restaurant, bar and special event venue. The NPS is open to a wide variety of proposals and invites creative ideas to improve the experience of visitors while providing a range of services and price points. Proposals may include the use of the facilities for opportunities such as:
* Restaurant/bar services.
* Special events venue and catering services.
* Art gallery.
* Community center.
* Exercise facility.
* Fairs or festivals.
* Small concerts or performances.
* Educational activities.
Any future opportunities associated with this request for interest will not include any existing marina operations.
Constructed in the 1980s, the facility offers 450 seats and 11,800 square feet, as well as a snack bar with 25 seats and 800 square feet. The gross square footage of the facility is approximately 13,662 square feet. The parking lot has approximately 100 spaces.
The NPS will hold a site visit on July 27. NPS staff will accompany interested parties around the facility and associated lands. Anyone wishing to participate in this site visit must RSVP by email to NPSNCRLeasing@nps.gov at least one business day prior to the site visit.
You can find the official Request for Expression of Interest for this site here. All interested parties are invited to submit concepts no later than September 19. Submittals should be emailed to NPSNCRLeasing@nps.gov. Documents should be in an easily readable format and font.
-NPS-
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
