AGR-DQSF-Video Gaming

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Video Gaming Services at the Du Quoin State Fair. The vendor must be an Illinois Licensed Terminal Operator capable of providing Video Gaming services in accordance with the Illinois Video Gaming Act and State Fair Gaming Act. The vendor must provide a guaranteed annual amount to be paid to the Department, with the contract awarded to the vendor offering the highest guaranteed amount for the 4-year contract term. The vendor must provide a minimum of 30 video gaming terminals, with 20 terminals in the Grandstand and 10 in the Beer Tent, and operate the terminals during specified timeframes over the 10-day fair. The vendor is responsible for all video gaming equipment, security, and maintenance. Pricing terms include a 35% tax on net terminal income, with 50% of after-tax profits paid to the Department. The vendor must remit the guaranteed annual amount within 15 days of contract execution. The contract term is 4 years, with no renewal options identified.

There are no set-asides identified, and the current incumbent is not specified. Funding will be generated from the video gaming operations, with proceeds deposited into the State Fairgrounds Capital Improvements and Harness Racing Fund. The RFQ does not provide any information on award values or budget ranges.