Opportunity
Indiana Department of Administration #003000000087995
Concessionaire Sought for Wyandotte Caves Public Tour Operations and Retail Services
Posted
July 22, 2026
Respond By
November 02, 2026
Identifier
003000000087995
NAICS
713990
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a concessionaire to operate public cave tours at Wyandotte Caves State Recreation Area within O'Bannon Woods State Park in Crawford County, Indiana. - Government Buyer: - Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of State Parks, Division of Purchasing - Services Requested: - Operate public cave tours and programs on two authorized routes: Little Wyandotte and Big Wyandotte - Optional vending and retail sales (souvenirs, apparel, books, and vending machines) subject to DNR approval - Provide all necessary equipment, supplies, merchandise, and employees - Maintain cleanliness, safety, and compliance with DNR regulations - Submit monthly reports and pay concession fees (12% of cave tours/retail gross income, 25% of vending machine gross income) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Concessionaire must operate at minimum Fridays-Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day each year - All pricing must be inclusive of applicable charges, fees, and shipping - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract may be renewed but total term cannot exceed four years
Description
This solicitation is a request for concession services to operate cave tours at Wyandotte Caves State Recreation Area and O'Bannon Woods State Park in Crawford County, Indiana. The concessionaire will operate under a license and concession agreement or lease with the State of Indiana, providing services such as public tours and programs, vending, and retail sales subject to approval. The contract term begins April 1, 2027, or from the date of the last state signature, and ends December 31, 2030, with possible renewal not exceeding four years total. Bids must be submitted by November 2, 2026, and prices must be valid for 30 days after the response deadline, inclusive of all charges, fees, and shipping.