300 FW Roush FWA Shooting Range ConcessionBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is requesting quotations for a 4-year concession contract to operate the Roush Lake Shooting Range at 1002 E. Division Road, Huntington, Martin County, Indiana, with responses due September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT under RFQ 003000000088285. The contract commences November 1, 2026 and runs through October 31, 2030, or four years from the state's final signature, whichever is later. This is an email or facsimile submission only; electronic bidding through the Supplier Portal is not available.

The concessionaire will operate a public shooting complex offering rifle, pistol, shotgun, trap, skeet, and archery ranges. The operator collects user fees and may sell shooting-related merchandise, consumables (ammunition, hearing protection, targets, bug spray, sunscreen), and rental equipment (lead sleds, spotting scopes). Operating hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST from March 1 through November 30, and Friday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST from December 1 through February 28, with one day per week reserved for range maintenance. The operator must staff a Range Safety Officer holding current NRA Range Safety Officer Certification, conduct background checks on all employees, maintain detailed user counts and monthly gross income records, and comply with the state's detailed Standard Operating Procedures.

The state charges a flat annual fee of $500.00 due before the March opening, payable on or before the eighth of each month. The operator bears all utility costs (water, trash removal, internet) while the state maintains major structural repairs. The concession requires comprehensive liability and workers' compensation insurance. Liquidated damages are $50.00 per day for non-compliance.

Questions are due seven days before the response date. All quoted prices must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the due date. Responses must include all applicable charges, fees, and shipping. The state reserves the right to terminate for convenience with 30 days' notice or if appropriated funds become unavailable. Compliance with Indiana nondiscrimination, drug-free workplace, E-Verify, U.S. manufacturing preference, and Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business certification requirements applies.