AGR-ISF-Grandstand Beer Concession Operation

Active Open Market Competitive Sealed Bidding Illinois Awarded

Contract number
26-406AGR-STATE-P-96211
Awardee
Nelson's Catering
Contracting organization
Illinois State Fairgrounds
Contract amount
$42.00

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About this award

Nelson's Catering (Vendor ID V00001964) has been awarded an Illinois State Fairgrounds contract for exclusive alcohol dispensing services at the Illinois State Fair Grandstand under Open Market Competitive Sealed Bidding procedures. The contract, designated 26-406AGR-STATE-P-96211, was awarded on June 29, 2026, with a stated contract amount of $42.00 and a completion date of January 31, 2028. The awarded pricing structure is based on a percentage of gross receipts paid to the Illinois State Fair, with the vendor's bid exceeding the minimum threshold of 15 percent.

The scope of work encompasses operation and maintenance of an alcohol concession facility at the Grandstand of the Illinois State Fairgrounds during the Illinois State Fair. The contract includes an initial term and a renewal term for the provision of alcohol dispensing services. The place of performance is the Grandstand facility at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Given the contract structure and completion date extending beyond a single fair season, the award contemplates multi-year operations, though the specific percentage of gross receipts bid by Nelson's Catering is not disclosed in the available documentation.

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Vendor shall submit pricing on BidBuy Line Items. The Unit of Measure that the Vendor shall submit in BidBuy is the percentage of gross receipts that the Vendor will pay to Illinois State Fair for the one year contract. BidBuy will show the line item Net Unit Cost and Total Cost in dollars but the… —
Initial Term - Vendor shall be the exclusive provider of alcohol dispensing services during Illinois State Fair at Grandstand. This includes the privilege to operate and maintain an alcohol concession in the Grandstand of the IL State Fairgrounds during Illinois State Fair. Minimum Bid 15 %.… 2 × $10.50 $21.00
Renewal Term - Vendor shall be the exclusive provider of alcohol dispensing services during Illinois State Fair at Grandstand. This includes the privilege to operate and maintain an alcohol concession at the Grandstand of the IL State Fairgrounds during Illinois State Fair. Minimum Bid 15 %.… 8 × $2.63 $21.00

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 26-406AGR-STATE-P-96211?

Contract 26-406AGR-STATE-P-96211 was awarded to Nelson's Catering by Illinois State Fairgrounds on June 29, 2026.

How much is contract 26-406AGR-STATE-P-96211 worth?

Its contract amount is $42.00.

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