Concession Operation, Table Rock State Park

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB2020002333) for concession operations at Table Rock State Park and Marina, located in Branson, Missouri. The contract will cover a ten-year period from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2031. The successful vendor will be responsible for managing all concession services within the park and marina, including food service, retail sales, and other visitor-related operations. Vendors must submit comprehensive bid responses that include multiple exhibits covering pricing, vendor information, experience, key personnel qualifications, financial statements, and performance methodology. A non-mandatory facility tour is scheduled for October 28, 2020, at 10:30 AM CST, with interested vendors required to confirm attendance by October 23, 2020. The bid responses are due by November 13, 2020, at 1:00 PM CST, with electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system being the preferred method. The evaluation will be based on the criteria outlined in Attachment 10, which will assess various aspects of the vendor's proposal and capabilities.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on potential bidders, indicating that the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. The concession facility is currently leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the winning bidder will be responsible for all maintenance and operational aspects of the facility. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, the contract will be funded through revenue generated by the concession operations, with the vendor required to make periodic payments to the Department as specified in Paragraph 2.11 of the solicitation. The bid package includes extensive attachments such as maintenance guidelines, facility diagrams, property listings, and prior year revenue reports to assist vendors in preparing comprehensive and competitive proposals. Vendors must also comply with additional requirements, including Executive Orders 13658 and 13706 regarding minimum wage and paid sick leave.