DNR Pere Marquette Riding Stable Concession

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking a vendor to operate the Pere Marquette Riding Stable Concession at Pere Marquette State Park in Jefferson County. The successful vendor will be authorized to charge fees for horseback rides, hayrack rides, buggy rides, and horseback riding lessons, as well as sell horse riding apparel and equipment, and firewood. The contract will have an initial term of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2028, with an option to renew for one additional 5-year term. Vendors must submit annual flat-fee pricing, with IDNR anticipating a minimum annual payment of $2,500 per year. The procurement is not subject to small business, minority contractor, or veteran-owned business set-asides, and IDNR will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the highest flat-fee price. Vendor qualifications include a minimum of 3 years' experience managing/operating a horseback riding facility.

The contract has an estimated total value of $775,000 over the initial 5-year term, with a potential additional $25,000 in revenue for the State over the 10-year life of the contract. There are no incumbent vendors or current contractors listed, and the procurement does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB states that the contract is not subject to any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond.