Concession Operation, Lake Wappapello State Park

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB22000480) for a concession operation at Lake Wappapello State Park in Wayne County. The contract will provide an exclusive right to develop, furnish, and operate a lodging and recreational facility that currently includes 13 cabins, firewood and ice sales, with optional opportunities for retail sales and watercraft rental. Potential contractors must submit comprehensive documentation including pricing information, vendor details, prior experience, key personnel expertise, financial statements, and a detailed method of performance. The solicitation period runs from January 19, 2022, to February 18, 2022, with a non-mandatory facility tour scheduled for February 7, 2022, at 11:00 AM CST at 8005 State Highway 172 in Williamsville, Missouri. Interested vendors must confirm tour attendance by February 4, 2022, at 2:00 PM CST. The contract will operate under Lease No. DACW43-1-08-09 between the Secretary of the Army and the Department of Natural Resources, with payment terms set at Net 45 days and delivery terms as Free On Board Destination.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that all vendors are eligible to submit proposals. No incumbent vendor is explicitly identified in the solicitation documents. The facility is currently leased by DNR from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the successful bidder will be required to comply with the existing lease terms. While the estimated total contract value is not provided, vendors will be expected to submit a percentage of gross revenue as a concession fee. Bidders can submit responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as a hard copy, if allowed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based on the submitted pricing page, vendor qualifications, financial stability, and proposed operational methodology. Vendors should carefully review the extensive documentation requirements, which include 23 attachments and exhibits detailing maintenance responsibilities, contract areas, department-owned facilities, reporting requirements, and evaluation criteria.