DNR Clinton Lake Food Operation & Swim Beach Concession

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking vendors to operate the food operation and swim beach concession at Clinton Lake State Park in DeWitt County, Illinois. The selected vendor will be authorized to sell food, hot and cold confections, drinks, and other similar items, as well as collect per-person entry fees for the swim beach. The initial contract term is upon signature of the Governor until December 31, 2033, with one additional 3-year renewal option available. Vendors must have at least 1 year of experience managing/operating a mobile food operation or similar retail operation and will be required to pay a reserve payment, which is anticipated to be no less than 6% of gross receipts in the first 2 years and no less than 7% of gross receipts for the remaining years. The opportunity is open to all interested parties, and there is no small business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned business set-aside. The previous vendor, Turaskys Custom Catering, submitted a bid of $422,661, while the successful bidder, Partner Smart LLC, was awarded the $455,904 contract. The agency contact is Frederick Murphy of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.