MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. — Today, Yellowstone National Park (YNP) announced the selection of Yellowstone Park Service Stations, Inc. (YPSS) as the concessioner for the new contract (CC-YELL004-23) to provide automotive and retail services in the park.
This contract will be effective for 10 years from Nov. 1 to Oct. 31, 2033.
YPSS is the incumbent operator and has provided automotive and retail services in the park since the 1980s. The public is not expected to experience any changes or interruptions in service.
Established over 65 years ago, YPSS is the only authorized service station concessioner operating in Yellowstone today. It operates seven convenience store/fuel facilities, four automotive repair shops and a central office/warehouse in YNP. Several of its service stations are in historic log structures built over 90 years ago.
Solicitation of concession business opportunities within national park sites and the selection of best proposals are routine processes for the National Park Service, dictated by the 1998 Concessions Management Improvement Act (1998 Act). By law, all contracts are issued through a fully open and competitive process, awarding contracts to those with the best proposal.
