DNR Johnson Sauk Bait Shop and Boat Rental Concession

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking vendors to operate a bait shop and boat rental concession at the Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation Area in Kewanee, Illinois. The State is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the lower level of the concession building, which will be authorized to sell and rent boating equipment, bait, hunting and fishing supplies, and other related items. The resulting contract will have an initial term upon signature of the Governor through December 31, 2027, with up to four additional 5-year renewal terms possible. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 29, 2023, and bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system by the bid due date of April 12, 2023. The winning bidder will be the responsive and responsible vendor who submits the highest percentage of gross receipts as the reserve payment, which is anticipated to start at 2% in the first year, increase to 3% in the second year, and be no less than 5% for all remaining years.

The State may set aside this opportunity for small businesses. The estimated contract value is over $50,000, but additional details on any incumbent vendors, funding sources, or other commercial terms are not provided in the available documentation. Vendors must have an active registration in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) and submit a completed Vendor Disclosure Form as part of their bid or offer submission through the BidBuy platform, as the State will only accept electronic responses for this competitive solicitation.