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Sole Source Justification Form Version 7.01 Page of Sole Source Justification Form - Part I Section I - General Information Will this Sole Source amend a Professional or Artistic Services contract?

If yes, what was the original contract value?

*Sole Source may not be used for amendments for Professional or Artistic Services if the amendment would increase the value by more than 5% of the initial award or extend the term by more than 60 days.

Section II - Proposed Term If a Term Contract, does the term, including renewals, exceed 12 months?

If yes, provide a detailed justification including any economic benefit received for agreeing to a multi-year term:

Section III - Funding Source Select the type of funding to be used (Check all that apply):

Section IV - Sole Source Justification Are there secondary justification(s) for this sole source?

Section V - Purchase History Has the Agency or University Purchased these supplies or services in the past?

Term Term From Term To Value Description Contract Number Type Section VI - Business Rationale

1. Provide a detailed explanation of the need for the supplies or services:

2. Provide a list and describe in detail the specifications required to satisfy the need:

3. Provide detail explaining the justification selected in Section IV to explain why the requested supplies or services are the only ones available that can satisfy the agency or university requirements?

4. What are the unique features of the supplies or services that are not available in any other product or by any other vendor? Provide specific quantifiable factors/qualifications:

5. Has the Agency or University considered alternative supplies or services to satisfy their need?

5a. If yes, name the alternative vendors whose supplies or services were evaluated:

5b. If yes, what were the alternatives for each vendor and why were they unacceptable? Be specific with regard to features, characteristics, requirements, capabilities and compatibility:

5c. Explain how the market evaluation was conducted?

*This evaluation is to determine available options within a market. If the evaluation is to determine quality or best suited option, this is not the appropriate source selection. Under no circumstances shall the evaluation consist of testing alternative options. These activities must be conducted in a competitive transparent environment (i.e. IFB or RFP).

5a. If no, why weren't alternatives evaluated?

6. Are there resellers or distributors?

7. What efforts were made to get the best possible price (i.e. did the agency/university negotiate) and how did you determine the price for this purchase is considered fair and reasonable?

8. Will this purchase obligate the State to this vendor for future purchases such as maintenance, licensing or continuing need?

8a. If yes, please provide details regarding future obligations and/or needs:

9. What will be the financial or other impact to the State if this sole source is not approved and a competitive bid is required?

10. Is there any additional information you would like to add to justify this sole source?

Section VII Requesting Department Signature Required I know and understand the contents of this Sole Source Justification and attest that all statements are true and correct and the fairness and reasonableness of the price was adequately confirmed.

State Agency Bureau/Division Head or University Purchasing Director Approval and Signature Required I know and understand the contents of this Sole Source Justification and attest that all statements are true and correct and the fairness and reasonableness of the price was adequately confirmed. (All prior form fields will lock once this e-signature is completed) SPO Approval and Signature Required Sole Source Justification Form - Part II Section I - General Information Was a Sole Source hearing held per 30 ILCS 500/20-25?

Section II - Sole Source Hearing Details The State posted to the Illinois Procurement Bulletin a description of the State's need, the justification for the sole source decision, and information regarding the opportunity to submit comments and testify at a public hearing. Notice of the hearing was also posted outside of the hearing room 48 hours prior to the hearing.

The public hearing was conducted for the purpose of receiving testimony regarding the sole source determination. The Hearing Officer recommends the following:

The following relevant documents are attached:

Section III - CPO Approval and Signature Required 9.0.0.2.20101008.1.734229

From 1991 until 2016, the State of Illinois operated the Marina but in 2016 a Request for Proposal competitive bidding process was initiated to fully operate the Marina with an award published and contract executed with Westrec Marinas NPM, LLC, on February 24, 2017, with an end date of December 31, 2042. In 2022, a Novation agreement was reached with North Point SMI Westrec, LLC, to continue the Concession Operation under new ownership. In April 2025, the Concession Lease was mutually terminated with an effective date of October 31, 2025, due to a lack of profitability at the site under the contractual requirements. A short term managerial contract with North Point SMI Westrec, LLC, to manager the Marina was ultimately unsuccessful and North Point SMI Westrec, LLC was contracted with to winterize the Site for 2025-2026 winter months to protect the site from any damage and ended on December 31, 2025.

The State of Illinois is in need of a Vendor to operate the North Point Marina Concession in all aspects until a new competitive proposal can be completed for a long-term Concession contract.

Q2Answer:

In the Spring of 2026 the Skipper Bud's of Illinois, Inc., will open and make ready the North Point Marina for all activities that are currently offered to the Public. These are included but not limited to:

Slip Rentals (Seasonal and Daily) Boat and Jet Ski Rentals Kayak and Paddle Boat Rentals Swimming Pool Arcade Food and Beverage Sales General Resale of Goods Any other available recreational activities

In addition to offering the above referenced services and recreational opportunities to the public, the Vendor shall need to have the required knowledge and experience to be able to open and close the Marina with the seasons to protect both personal and public property from the weather. This is commonly called winterization and includes the following actions:

___ Winterizes bathouses 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, fish cleaning station, docks A-Q, AA, AB, AC, and C and D pumpout units ___ Close & lock access to the south end of marina BLUE GATES ___ Remove all shower mats from bathhouses, Store at N.PM. Shop ___ Remove all paper products & soap from bathhouses, Store at N.P.M. Shop ___ Secure electric to break wall lights.

___ Secure electric to boardwalk & roadway lights.

___ Secure electric to parking gate boxes. Flip switch to heat inside yellow boxes.

___ Remove parking gate arms & store at N.P.M. Shop.

___ Install plow markers around Welcome Center & other locations. SEE MANAGEMENT FOR PLACEMENT.

___ Put fire hydrant flags upright. Those that do not have them, place a plow marker next to it.

___ Remove life rings from North beach & store at N.P.M. Shop.

___ Clean out electric & dumpster corrals. Close lids on dumpsters. LOCK DOWN all dumpster doors.

___ Pressure wash fish cleaning station before plumber winterizes that building.

___ Remove sprayer handles & store at N.P.M. Shop.

___ Remove fire wagons & wagon housings, store at N.P.M. Shop.

___ Retrieve green channel markers from inside harbor walls. Remove lights, clean & store at N.P.M. Shop.

___ Move all ADA connecting docks to their winter locations- Weather Dependent ___ Secure electric to all docks.

___ Disconnect ALL electric on AA & AB docks. Wrap and secure on ramps for winter.

___ Remove & store launch ramps. -Weather Dependent ___ Tow charter docks AA, AB, AC and Skipper Buds Show Dock to Rec Basin. Prop up ramps. -Weather Dependent ___ Tow courtesy dock to Rec Basin. -Weather Dependent ___ Retrieve ALL fire extinguishers from ALL docks. Store at N.P.M. Shop. – This can also be done as docks completely clear out.

___ Tie up ALL electric & water lines on ALL docks.

___ Install vent covers inside bathhouses that require them. Install vent covers at the picnic areas outside the boathouses if plumber is done winterizing.

___ Close & lock all pedestal flaps on docks.

___ Install shower clips on ALL new style dock boxes as needed. Check old style boxes and latch them closed as needed.

___ Collect ALL dock carts. Store & lock all carts under bathhouse picnic areas. Keep carts that need repairs to the front.

___ Install 2 bubblers under handicap ramp.

Q3Answer: Skipper Bud's of Illinois, Inc., has been operating the Boat Storage Concession Lease for the State of Illinois since 1991 and thusly has direct knowledge of all the needs and requirements of North Point Marina Specifically. Additionally, Skipper Bud's of Illinois, Inc., is 100% owned by Marine Max which operates Marinas throughout the United States. Skipper Bud's of Illinois, Inc., as the only Vendor on Site with the historical knowledge of the Marina and the institutional capabilities and understanding of the work required for daily operation of Marinas, is the only vendor who can currently fufill the requirements of this concession contract to be open for the public.

The Vendor has the knowledge to operate the Marina Concession during the competitive bidding process. Additionally, the vendor has previous experience with boat service and storage and of being involved in the operation of the Marina which includes the re-installation of the docks after winterization. Also Vendor has the resources needed to complete all of the tasks required to keep the Marina fully functional for public use.

The access to the docks and slips at North Point Marina are in need of dredging because of years of buildup of sediment caused by the natural waves of Lake Michigan. This sediment build up has caused multiple issues at the concession which have hampered and interrupted services offered by the Vendor including the necessary closures of certain slips and reduced traffic at the Marina for lack of navigable waters. The personal knowledge of this situation will allow Skipper Bud's of Illinois, Inc. to safely operate the North Point Marina Concession while corrective dredging operations are completed.

DNR is in the process of completing the regulatory process to start the dredging of the Marina which would allow for full operation of the concession. A vendor has been contracted with by IDNR to complete the sampling, assessment and design for the dredging at North Point Marina. This process requires permits and cooperation with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to properly dispose of the sediment which could increase the prospective time frame for the dredging to be completed.

There are multiple dredging options including actual removal of the site via dump trucks to a safe disposal location as well as just moving the sediment back into Lake Michigan without breaching the surface of the water. The different dredging options come with benefits and potential complications and require specific permits. Removing the sediment from the site will take more time and location access, possibly up to 1 year time frame in which the Marina operation will be greatly affected. In contrast moving the sediment out to Lake Michigan will be a shorter process, possibly within 3-6 months depending on the amount of sediment moved, but the potential for the sediment to once again collect in the Marina is high.

Once proper dredging services are identified, and permits obtained the dredging of the Marina can commence. Due to the multiple variables associated with the dredging process that could affect the timeline to begin the actual removal of the sediment in addition to the uncertainty regarding which dredging process will be approved and the allocation of funds for that expense, IDNR feels it in the best interest for the public use and for vendor security to allow Skipper Bud's of Illinois operational control of North Point Marina until March 31, 2029. This will allow IDNR and any potential potential vendors interested in participating in the competitive bidding process for the long term concession contract to have confidence that the dredging has been completed and the Marina fully available for public usage.