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. The selected vendor will be authorized to sell and rent boating equipment, bait, state hunting and fishing stamps, marine and fishing supplies, and operate boat rentals, including gas and electric powered boats, canoes, paddle boats, kayaks, and bicycles. The vendor must be open for specific hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day, with optional hours the remainder of the year. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference and submit their bids through the state's BidBuy procurement system by July 26, 2023. The initial contract term is from signature to December 31, 2027, with the possibility of up to 20 years of renewal. The bid will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the highest percentage of gross receipts to be paid into a reserve account, which will be used for maintenance and repairs.

There are no small business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned business set-asides for this contract. The estimated value of the contract is over $50,000. The current contractor, Kevin Stutzman, was awarded the previous contract for an initial 5-year term with four 5-year renewal options, for a total estimated value to the vendor of $500,000. The contract does not have any Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran Business Program (VBP) utilization requirements.