80035-2 Starved Rock Kayak Concession - Addendum 1.docx
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- IDNR Starved Rock Kayak Concession
- Solicitation number
- 25-422DNR-REALT-B-47319
- Issued by
- Williamson County, Illinois
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This document is Addendum #1 for the Starved Rock Kayak Concession solicitation (Bid Number 25-422DNR-REALT-B-47319) issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The addendum provides clarification on watercraft registration requirements, specifically detailing when boat registration is necessary. According to the document, watercraft with trolling or gas-powered motors and/or sails must be registered, with exceptions for unpowered vessels like kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards, government-owned vessels, out-of-state vessels temporarily in Illinois, and certain other specific vessel types.
The addendum references the Handbook of Illinois Boating Laws and Responsibilities, emphasizing that vessel operators must comply with registration, titling, and operational regulations. Registration is valid for three years and expires on September 30 at the end of the three-year period. Unpowered watercraft are not required to obtain Illinois registration numbers. For additional information or questions, bidders are directed to contact Frederick Murphy at the provided email and phone number.
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Date: May 21, 2025
Subject: Starved Rock Kayak Concession
25-422DNR-REALT-B-47319
Solicitation Package Recipients:
Transmitted herewith, please find Addendum #1 for the above referenced project.
IDNR is offering clarification as to when watercraft registration is needed and for what watercraft it is needed for in particular for this Concession.
Per IDNR’s boat licensing/registration division, any boat with a trolling or gas-powered motor and/or sail is required to have watercraft registration—unless it is owned by State or Federal Government. This is per: The Handbook of Illinois Boating Laws and Responsibilities Pages 3-4:
All operators are required to obey laws that regulate your vessel’s registration, titling, and operation.
Registering and Titling (625 ILCS 45/3)
You must have an Illinois Certificate of Number (registration), expiration decals, and Certificate of Title to operate your vessel legally. The only exceptions are:
∙ Unpowered vessels, including canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards ∙ Vessels owned by the federal or state government ∙ Vessels properly registered in another state and using Illinois waters for less than 60 consecutive days ∙ Vessels documented with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and using Illinois waters for less than 60 consecutive days ∙ Vessels used solely as lifeboats ∙ Vessels registered in other countries temporarily using Illinois waters ∙ Vessels used exclusively and solely for racing purposes
Vessels 21 feet and under in length are not required to have a Certificate of Title.
Registration is valid for three years. All certificates expire on September 30 at the end of the three-year period.
Unpowered watercraft are not required to obtain Illinois registration numbers.
Should you have any questions please contact Frederick.Murphy@Illinois.gov or by phone at (217) 782-5707.
Thank you.
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