--- title: Forest Service clarifies policy for seeking bids for existing term permit operations description: The US Forest Service recently clarified its policy for issuing competitive bids for existing term permit operations in response to a letter from the National Forest Recreation Association (NFRA).  In its response, the agency stated that “[a]gency policy and regulations governing competitive issuance of permits for federally owned improvements do not apply to existing concessions […] --- [Skip to main content](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/from-the-garden/us-forest-service-clarifies-policy-for-seeking-bids-for-existing-term-permit-operations#main) [![The Garden Law Firm P.C. Logo](https://www.gardenlawfirm.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Garden%20Law%20Firm%20P.C.%20Logo.jpg?width=325&height=37&name=The%20Garden%20Law%20Firm%20P.C.%20Logo.jpg) ![The Garden Law Firm P.C. 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