RENEWAL NOTICE - AGR - CONCESSION - Renewal 2 - Beer dispensing at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Agriculture, is seeking to renew a contract for beer dispensing services at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds for fair and non-fair events. This 1-year renewal contract, with 1 remaining 1-year renewal option, was procured through a competitive bid process, with Alongi's Since 1933 as the sole responsive bidder. The vendor will pay the state 26.3% of gross sales revenue, with the vendor retaining 73.7% of gross sales less operating costs. The estimated financial return to the state for the life of the contract, including renewals, is $200,000. The contract has no Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran's Business Program (VBP) participation requirements. The contract is scheduled to begin on January 4, 2023, with the vendor responsible for providing all necessary equipment, supplies, and personnel to manage the beer dispensing operations at the fairgrounds.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this contract renewal. The incumbent vendor, Alongi's Since 1933, is the current contractor for these services. The value of the contract, including the 1-year renewal and the remaining 1-year renewal option, is estimated to be $200,000 over the life of the agreement.