300 FW Concessions Atterbury FWA Shooting RangeBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is requesting quotations for concession operations at the Atterbury Fish & Wildlife Area Joseph E. Proctor Shooting Range, located at 7970 S Rowe Street, Edinburgh, Indiana, under RFQ 0000088049, with responses due August 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. The concession contract requires subcontractor commitments meeting diversity goals of 8% minority business enterprise participation, 11% women business enterprise participation, and 3% Indiana veteran-owned small business enterprise participation, with supporting documentation required.

The scope encompasses operation of rifle, pistol, and shotgun ranges with 66 shooting stations across multiple distances; collection of hourly user fees ($9.00 per shooter, $5.00 for additional shooters), yearly pass rates, and shotgun range fees ($7.00 per 25 clays); retail sales of shooting sports and outdoor activity-related items including targets, hearing protection, ammunition, and snacks; and equipment rentals such as lead sleds and spotting scopes. The contractor must maintain current NRA Range Safety Officer Certification and ensure all employees supervising the firing line hold the same certification. The contractor is responsible for all utilities (water, internet, trash removal, security system services), snow removal from parking areas and shooting areas, lawn maintenance within designated boundaries, building and equipment maintenance, and janitorial services. Operating hours are minimum eight hours daily, five days weekly, with specified times: Wednesday–Friday and Saturday–Sunday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST from March 1 through November 30, and 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST December through February.

The contract term runs January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2030, or four years from the State's final signature (whichever is later), with renewal options available by mutual consent not to exceed four years total. The flat annual fee is $500 due before each concession season opens. Quoted prices must remain valid for thirty days after the response due date. The State reserves the right to terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice or immediately for material breach, non-compliance, or circumstances harmful to the public or State reputation. Award is contingent upon bidder registration with the State of Indiana Procurement Division within five days of notification.