300 SP Concession Opportunity Wyandotte Caves SRABid Documents
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- <UNKNOWN>
- State
- Indiana
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Angela Settles asettles1@dnr.in.gov (317) 232-4108
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About this opportunity
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking proposals for a concession opportunity at Wyandotte Caves State Recreation Area located in O'Bannon Woods State Park, Crawford County. This procurement is specifically for operating cave tour services and related visitor amenities within the state park system. Potential concessionaires will be responsible for providing services that enhance visitor experiences, such as operating camp stores, beach snacks, or other visitor-focused commercial activities. The bid documents must be submitted to Angela Settles via email at asettles1@dnr.in.gov or mailed to 402 W. Washington Street, W 265, Indianapolis, IN 46204 by November 6, 2025. All proposals must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the response due date, and bidders are required to download bid documents from the Indiana Department of Administration procurement website. Interested parties can contact Angela Settles at (317) 232-4108 for additional information, and electronic submission through the supplier portal is not permitted for this opportunity.
While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the procurement notice, the opportunity appears open to private sector individuals and companies capable of operating concession services within Indiana state parks. The procurement covers Daviess County and surrounding areas, with a focus on enhancing visitor experiences through commercial services. No incumbent vendor information or specific award value is provided in the current documentation. Potential respondents should demonstrate capability to manage tourist-oriented services within state recreational areas, including potential operations related to cave tours and visitor amenities. The procurement suggests a flexible approach to concession management, allowing private entities to provide value-added services that complement the state park's recreational offerings. Interested organizations should carefully review the complete bid documents and ensure compliance with all submission requirements and state regulations.
Opportunity text
Concession Opportunity Announcement:Cave ToursWyandotte Caves State Recreation AreaO'Bannon Woods State ParkCrawford County, IndianaAt properties within the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), certain services for the benefit of park visitors are provided by individuals or companies from the private sector who operate facilities under a license and concession agreement or lease with the State of Indiana.Concessionaires and lessees run a wide range of operations such as camp stores, beach snacks, saddle barns, boat rentals, and marinas.To allow for sufficient processing time in compliance with Indiana State Law, all proposals to the State under this Event must be valid for thirty (30) calendar days after the Response Due Date (aka Finish Time) listed above.All bids must be returned to Angela Settles at asettles1@dnr.in.gov. Responses can be emailed to asettles1@dnr.in.gov or mailed to Angela Settles, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, 402 W. Washington Street, W 265, Indianapolis, IN 46204.This bid is NOT eligible for electronic submission through the supplier portal.A completed bid package MUST be submitted by the due date/time. The bid package is available for download through the Bid Documents link in the Event Name column. Bid documents must be accessed from website:https://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/current-business-opportunities/ If you have any questions, please contact Angela Settles at asettles1@dnr.in.gov or call (317) 232-4108.
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