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Reclamation Awards Yacht Basin Marina Concession Contract

Media Contact: Todd Dixon, (406) 247-7300, 03/23/2005 15:45
Mark Andersen, mandersen@gp.usbr.gov

For Release: March 23, 2005

The Bureau of Reclamation's Montana Area Office has awarded a new, 20-year contract to operate the concession at Canyon Ferry's Yacht Basin Marina to Bill and Kathy Frazier of Helena, Montana. The contract was effective March 21, 2005.

Montana Area Manager Dan Jewell said, "On behalf of Reclamation, I am pleased to announce the award of this contract to the Fraziers. They submitted a thorough, well thought-out proposal which builds upon their successes over the past several years at Yacht Basin, and which is consistent with the Commercial Services Plan that Reclamation developed just last year for Canyon Ferry Reservoir."

Jewell added, "We received a considerable amount of interest in the concession opportunity at Yacht Basin Marina during the recent Request for Proposal process. That public process, although cumbersome at times, has resulted in a viable, long-term contract with a local concessionaire who has a proven track record. I am confident that this new business relationship will enable us to better meet the current and future expectations of the recreating public at Canyon Ferry Reservoir, and I'm looking forward to working with Bill and Kathy to that end."

The Fraziers stated, "Today marks a new beginning in our relationship with Reclamation. With a new contract in place, and Dan Jewell providing leadership within Reclamation, we are very optimistic about what can be achieved at Yacht Basin Marina to better serve the public. We remain committed to providing quality recreational opportunities for our customers, and we look forward to our new partnership with Reclamation in helping to make Canyon Ferry an even greater asset to Montana."

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