Concession Operation, Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park Lesterville, MO

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a concession operation contract at Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park in Lesterville, Missouri. The contract period runs from April 15, 2019 through December 31, 2023, and requires the successful vendor to operate the Campground Store, River Store, and other specified park concession facilities. Key deliverables include managing retail operations, maintaining required inventory, and providing monthly revenue reports to the state. Vendors must submit a fixed annual fee payable in three equal installments, along with comprehensive documentation including financial statements, vendor experience, key personnel qualifications, and anticipated startup capital and income projections. A non-mandatory facility tour is scheduled for March 15, 2019, at 11:00 am CDT, with interested vendors required to RSVP by March 14, 2019, at 3:00 pm CDT. The bid submission deadline is March 27, 2019, at 2:00 PM CDT, and bidders must complete all required exhibits and attachments as specified in the solicitation.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. The solicitation includes multiple exhibits (A-K) and attachments (1-7) that cover detailed requirements for maintenance responsibilities, facility diagrams, department materials, revenue reporting, and retail inventory specifications. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the documents include prior year sales data that could help potential bidders estimate potential revenue. The vendor will be responsible for purchasing and maintaining existing retail inventory at the facilities, and must provide comprehensive financial and operational information as part of the bid package. Vendors should carefully review the extensive documentation, including facility diagrams, maintenance requirements, and revenue reporting guidelines, to prepare a competitive and compliant bid for this state park concession operation.