AGR - DQSF - Video Gaming

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) for video gaming services at the Du Quoin State Fair. The IFB requires a vendor to provide electronic video gaming services during the fair, with an initial one-year contract term and up to two one-year renewal options, for a total contract term not to exceed ten years. The vendor must be an Illinois licensed terminal operator and provide a minimum of 30 video gaming terminals to be placed in the grandstand and beer tent areas. The vendor must bid an annual guaranteed amount to be paid to the IDOA, which will be deposited into the State Fairgrounds Capital Improvements and Harness Racing Fund. The vendor is also required to pay a 35% tax on net terminal income and 50% of after-tax profits to the IDOA. Pricing will be evaluated based on the highest combined guaranteed amount over the potential three-year contract term.

There is no small business set-aside for this procurement. The IFB outlines detailed requirements for the video gaming services, as well as standard terms and conditions for the contract. The existing incumbent vendor is J & J Ventures Gaming LLC, who was awarded the previous $15,000 contract. The solicitation does not provide a specific budget range, but indicates the contract award will be based on the highest combined guaranteed payment to the IDOA over the life of the contract.