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1 contract requirements and re-initiate the competitive se- 



2 lection process pursuant to tliis section. 



3 (e) Selection op Best Proposal. — (1) In select- 



4 ing: the best proposal, the Secretaiy shall consider the fol- 



5 lowing: principal factors: 



6 (A) The responsiveness of the proposal to the 



7 objectives of protecting and presening; park re- 



8 sources and of providing- necessary and appropriate 



9 facilities and services to the public at reasonable 



10 rates. 



11 (B) The experience and related background of 



12 the person, corporation, or entity submitting the 



13 proposal, including but not limited to, the past per- 



14 formance and expertise of such person, corporation, 



15 or entity in providing the same or similar facilities 



16 or services. 



17 (C) The financial capability of the person, cor- 



18 poration, or entity submitting the proposal. 



19 (D) The proposed franchise fee: Provided, That 



20 consideration of revenue to the United States shall 



21 be subordinate to the objectives of protecting and 



22 preserving park resources and of providing necessary 



23 and appropriate facilities or services to the public at 



24 reasonable rates. 



