RENEWAL NOTICE - Washington County Concession

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is issuing a renewal notice for the Washington County Concession contract at Washington County State Recreation Area in Washington County, Illinois. This procurement involves the renewal of a concession operation agreement under Bid Number B-50105, which is a continuation of the original solicitation B-23089. The concessionaire is responsible for managing and operating the recreational facility, providing comprehensive concession services to the public during the contract term. Key deliverables include ongoing recreational facility operations and maintenance, with the primary objective of generating revenue for the state while providing public access and services at the recreation area. The vendor must comply with all Illinois state certification requirements, including compliance with the Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500/50-90), certification standards covering 33 distinct areas addressing vendor eligibility and conduct standards, drug-free workplace compliance, equal employment opportunity requirements, and cybersecurity compliance. The renewal term runs from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030, representing a five-year contract period, with the proposal due date of December 26, 2025, and posted on December 4, 2025. No bidders' meetings or site visits are specified in the documentation.

The contract carries no Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veterans Business Program (VBP) set-asides, with 0% utilization required for both designations, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors without restrictions based on disadvantaged enterprise status. The current incumbent contractor is Ryan McKinstry, whose concession contract is being renewed under standard renewal procedures with no modifications to the original agreement structure. The renewal contract is valued at $500,000.00 total, with an estimated financial return to the state of $5,000.00 and estimated gross revenue to the vendor of $495,000.00. The vendor is required to pay a reserve payment to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources equal to 1% of gross receipts as part of the concession agreement. The renewal was approved and signed by the State Procurement Office on December 4, 2025, proceeding as a standard renewal in accordance with the terms of the existing contract.