The National Park Service (NPS) has canceled Solicitations for a Canoe & Kayak Rental with Transportation (Shuttle) Services Concession Business Opportunity at Buffalo National River (previous Article). This cancellation is due to the recent increase in the minimum wage for federal contractors, as outlined in Executive Order 14026.
The NPS plans to issue a new prospectus for this concession opportunity in the last quarter of 2024.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor site, ” Executive Order 14026 states that the Federal Government’s procurement interests in economy and efficiency are promoted when the Federal Government contracts with sources that adequately compensate their workers. The Executive Order raises the minimum wage paid by those contractors to workers performing work on or in connection with covered federal contracts to $15.00 per hour, beginning January 30, 2022; and beginning January 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, an amount determined by the Secretary of Labor (Secretary). The Department’s final rule established standards and procedures for implementing and enforcing the minimum wage protections of Executive Order 14026, and became effective on January 30, 2022.”
(photo courtesy of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism)
