DNR Weldon Springs Restaurant/Bait/Boat Concession

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking vendors to operate a concession at Weldon Springs State Park, located in DeKalb County, Illinois. The concession encompasses a restaurant, bait shop, and boat rental services. Vendors will be responsible for selling food, beverages, souvenirs, bait, hunting and fishing supplies, and renting boats, canoes, kayaks, and other equipment. The concession must be open on a seasonal schedule from April to Columbus Day weekend, with optional additional hours. The initial contract term is from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2033, with one additional 10-year renewal option available. Vendors must submit bids as a percentage of the concession's gross receipts, with IDNR expecting a minimum of 0.5% in the first year, increasing to 5% by the third year and for all remaining years. IDNR will provide the concession building and certain equipment, while the vendor is responsible for maintenance, staffing, and all other operating costs and requirements.

There are no small business set-asides or diversity goals specified for this procurement. The current incumbent vendor's contract is set to expire, and IDNR is open to considering new vendor proposals for the operation of the Weldon Springs concession. The IFB and associated attachments, including Profit and Loss statements from previous years, provide details on the financial performance of the concession. However, the contract's potential award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documents.