Hamilton County SFWA Concession Services

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking bids from vendors interested in operating a concession at the Hamilton County State Fish & Wildlife Area. The selected vendor will be authorized to sell food, beverages, souvenirs, bait, fishing and camping supplies, as well as operate a boat rental and sell hunting/fishing licenses. The concession must be open from April 1 to the last Sunday in October each year, with daily hours to be negotiated. The initial contract term is 3 years, with no option to renew. The vendor will be responsible for utilities, pest control, ground maintenance, and cleaning/maintaining the public restrooms, while IDNR will be responsible for structural repairs, mechanical systems, and maintaining the roads and boat docks. Vendors must submit a detailed Vendor Questionnaire outlining their proposed operation, qualifications, financial capability, and estimated revenues and expenses for the first two years.

The bid submission deadline is November 26, 2019, at 2:00 pm. Vendors must submit their bids to the specified address in Springfield, Illinois. The award will be made to the vendor with the highest total rental payment for the 3-year term, with a minimum annual fee of $500 expected. The solicitation documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent contractor, if any, is not specified, nor are details provided on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value or budget range for this contract opportunity is also not disclosed.