Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #26-422DNR-DIREC-B-51989
Operation of Nauvoo Kayak Concession for Illinois DNR (Annual Rent Contract)
Posted
April 13, 2026
Respond By
May 06, 2026
Identifier
26-422DNR-DIREC-B-51989
NAICS
532284
This opportunity invites vendors to operate the Nauvoo Kayak Concession for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR): - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) - Office of Realty and Capital Planning, Real Estate Services and Consultation Division - Service Requested: - Operation of the Nauvoo Kayak Concession - Vendors must propose annual rent payments to IDNR for each contract year - Initial contract term is five years, with an option for a five-year renewal (total possible duration: 10 years) - Key Requirements: - Submission of annual rent payment amounts for each year of the contract and renewal - Open to all vendors; not set aside for small businesses - No specific OEMs or product vendors involved, as this is a concession operation - No BEP/VBP participation goal - Procurement Method: - Invitation for Bid (IFB), open market purchase - Place of Performance: - Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois (Nauvoo Kayak Concession location) - No product line items or specific part numbers are associated with this opportunity, as it is a service/concession contract.
Description
This solicitation is for the Nauvoo Kayak Concession managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The contract involves submitting pricing for annual rent payments for a concession operation over an initial term of five years with a possible renewal term of five years. The vendor will pay rent to IDNR for each year of the contract and renewal. The bid opening date is May 6, 2026, and the procurement is conducted as an Invitation for Bid (IFB).