Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-REALT-B-53328

Illinois DNR seeks vendor to operate Giant City State Park Horse Stable Concession

This opportunity is for a vendor to operate the Giant City State Park Horse Stable Concession in Makanda, Illinois, managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Office of Realty and Capital Planning - Scope of Work: - Operate the Giant City Stable Concession at Giant City State Park - Submit pricing as a percentage of gross receipts for each year of the contract and renewal terms - Minimum reserve payment percentage is 5% of gross receipts annually - Contract Structure: - Initial term of 5 years, with renewal terms up to 20 years - Annual reserve payment required for each contract year - Requirements: - Mandatory pre-submission conference at Giant City Stables - Attachments include instructions, contract documents, maps, biosecurity information, and vendor disclosure forms - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - Operation of horse stable concession (service) - No specific products or equipment requested - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Pricing must be submitted as a percentage of gross receipts - Biosecurity requirements and site-specific operational guidelines included - Vendor must comply with updated contract and disclosure forms

Description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking a vendor to operate the Giant City Stable Concession located in Giant City State Park. The procurement is a formal Invitation for Bid (IFB) requiring vendors to submit pricing based on a percentage of gross receipts to be paid into a reserve account annually for the contract term and renewal years. A mandatory pre-submission conference is scheduled for September 1, 2026, at the Giant City Stables. The bid submission deadline is September 15, 2026. The contract involves concession services and annual reserve payments based on gross receipts percentages.

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