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 concession contract includes operating a restaurant, boat rental, and selling various goods and services such as food, beverages, bait, camping supplies, and firewood. The vendor will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the concession facilities, as well as janitorial services and grounds maintenance within 100 feet of the concession. IDNR will be responsible for structural repairs, utilities during the off-season, and maintenance of the boat docks. The contract term is 1 year from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. The vendor shall pay IDNR an annual fee, with a minimum of $500 for the first year, and the award will be made to the vendor with the highest total rental payment.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The contract does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors. The funding for this contract will come from the revenue generated by the concession operations, but the documents do not provide any estimated award values or budget ranges.