AGR-DQSF-Video Gaming

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is seeking a vendor to provide Electronic Video Gaming Services at the Illinois State Fair, specifically at the Du Quoin State Fair. The selected vendor must be an Illinois Licensed Terminal Operator and provide video gaming terminals that comply with Illinois Gaming Board requirements. The vendor shall bid an annual guaranteed amount to be paid to the Department of Agriculture, which will deposit the funds into the State Fairgrounds Capital Improvements and Harness Racing Fund. The vendor will also be required to remit 35% of the Net Terminal Income to the Illinois Gaming Board and 50% of the after-tax profits to the Department of Agriculture. The vendor must provide 30 video gaming terminals, 20 in the Grandstand and 10 in the Beer Tent, and operate them during specific timeframes over the 10-day duration of the Du Quoin State Fair. The contract term is 4 years, with no renewal options, and will be awarded to the vendor who provides the highest guaranteed annual payment. Vendors must submit their quotes electronically through the BidBuy system or via email, as no paper submissions will be accepted.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. The Department of Agriculture did not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor did they indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not specify a possible award value or budget range, but the vendor will be required to pay a guaranteed annual amount to the Department of Agriculture, as well as remit 35% of the Net Terminal Income to the Illinois Gaming Board and 50% of the after-tax profits to the Department of Agriculture.