Illinois BidBuy #26-422DNR-REALT-B-51720

Vendor Sought to Operate Illini State Park Restaurant Concession

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking a vendor to manage and operate the restaurant concession at Illini State Park in Marseilles, Illinois. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Office of Realty and Capital Planning - Products/Services Requested: - Management and operation of the Illini State Park restaurant concession - Compensation to the state is based on a percentage of gross receipts - Contract Structure and Requirements: - Initial contract term of 5 years, with renewal options for up to 20 additional years - Minimum reserve payment: 2% of gross receipts in the first year, at least 5% in subsequent years - Mandatory pre-submission conference for all bidders - Required attachments: signed contract, offer, and vendor disclosure forms - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Payment structure is based on gross receipts rather than a fixed fee - No set-aside or participation goals specified - Estimated contract value exceeds $50,000 - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking a vendor to operate the restaurant concession at Illini State Park. The solicitation involves submitting pricing based on a percentage of gross receipts to be paid into a reserve account for each year of the contract and renewal terms. A mandatory pre-submission conference is scheduled for April 16, 2026, at the concession building in Illini State Park. The contract term includes an initial 5-year period with renewal options extending up to 20 years.

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