DNR Weldon Springs Restaurant/Bait/Boat Concession

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking vendors to operate the concession at Weldon Springs State Park, located in De Witt County, Illinois. The concession includes a restaurant, bait shop, and boat rental services. Vendors will be authorized to sell food, beverages, souvenirs, boating equipment, bait, hunting/fishing supplies, and rent boats, canoes, kayaks, and bicycles. The initial contract term is from the Governor's signature to December 31, 2028, with four additional 5-year renewal terms available. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system by May 15, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the highest percentage of gross receipts to be paid into a reserve account, starting at no less than 0.5% in the first year and increasing to no less than 5% by the third year.

There are no small business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned business set-asides for this solicitation. Historical gross revenue for the concession over the past 10 years has averaged $100,000 annually. Interested vendors must complete the required IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure and Vendor Disclosure forms as part of their bid submission. The successful vendor will be required to integrate with any existing infrastructure and technology at the Weldon Springs State Park concession.