DNR Johnson Sauk Restaurant Concession

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking vendors to operate the restaurant concession at the Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation Area located in Kewanee, Illinois. The contract includes the operation of the food and beverage concession, as well as the ability to sell souvenirs and other items. The successful vendor will be responsible for meeting various operational, maintenance, and fiscal requirements, including obtaining necessary licenses and insurance. IDNR will provide certain equipment and be responsible for some maintenance, while the vendor will be responsible for other maintenance and operations. The initial contract term is from the date of signature to December 31, 2027, with the potential for up to 20 years of renewal terms. Vendors must submit a percentage of gross receipts that they will pay into a reserve account, with IDNR anticipating a fair reserve payment percentage of no less than 1% in the first year, 2% in the second year, and no less than 5% for all remaining years.

There is no small business set-aside or other preference program associated with this opportunity. The historical gross revenue for the concession is provided as a reference, with the average over the last 5 years being $73,775. The current vendor, Kevin Stutzman, has been awarded the contract for a five-year initial term with four potential five-year renewal options, totaling a potential 25-year contract duration. The total award amount is $87,054.50, with an estimated gross revenue to the vendor of $1,844,375.00 over the life of the contract, including renewals.