80013-3 Lowden State Park Concession

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking vendors to operate the concession at Lowden State Park in Morgan County, Illinois. The contract will have an initial 5-year term from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2028, with an optional 5-year renewal. The selected vendor will be authorized to sell food, beverages, souvenirs, licenses, equipment, supplies, and rent bicycles. The vendor must meet various operational, maintenance, fiscal, and qualifications requirements, including being open on specific days and hours. The contract will be awarded to the highest bidder based on the sum of the initial 5-year payments plus the 5-year renewal payments. Historical gross revenue information for the previous five years is provided.

The IFB includes a 10% goal for Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act (BEP) participation, but no Veteran Small Business (VSB) participation goal. Bidders/offerors must submit a completed Utilization Plan demonstrating their commitment to meeting the BEP goal or providing documentation of good faith efforts. Subcontractors are allowed, and the vendor must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and certifications. The contract opportunity is posted on the BidBuy procurement system, and bids are due by March 6, 2024.