Illinois BidBuy #27-557THA-PROCU-B-53211

Illinois Tollway RFP for Redevelopment and Operation of Oasis Food Services at Four Locations

This opportunity involves a long-term lease for redevelopment and operation of food and beverage services at four Illinois Tollway Oasis locations. - Government Buyer: - Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (THA) - Four Oasis sites: Lincoln (I-294), Lake Forest (I-94), Belvidere (I-90), DeKalb (I-88) - Scope of Work: - Redevelop, operate, and maintain food, beverage, and related customer services at all four locations - 25-year exclusive lease covering all sites - Renovation and modernization of facilities, including full restroom renovations within two years - Installation of at least two Level 3 EV charging stations per location per direction within one year - 24/7/365 operations required - Maintenance of walkways, parking, pest control, ATMs, AEDs, and compliance with all codes - Unique Requirements: - Value pricing policy: prices must be comparable to similar Chicago-area establishments - Alcohol, cannabis, and video gaming prohibited; Illinois Lottery ticket sales allowed - Diversity and inclusion goals: 27% BEP and 3% VBP participation - Historical sales and traffic data provided to inform proposals - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; solicitation is for a master operator - Services Requested: - Comprehensive redevelopment, operation, and maintenance of food/beverage and related services at each Oasis location - Annual rents and percentage of gross receipts to be proposed by offerors - Notable Details: - Single contract for all four locations - Emphasis on safety, customer service, and technical compliance - No renewal options after 25 years

Description

The Illinois Tollway is seeking proposals from qualified firms to redevelop, operate, and maintain food and beverage services at multiple Oasis locations along the Illinois Tollway. The project includes renovation and optimization of common areas and amenities to provide modern, safe, and clean services. The selected offeror will enter into a 25-year lease agreement to operate all four Oasis locations, with a focus on high-quality food offerings, capital investment, and revenue generation for the Tollway. The services must be available 24/7/365, and the offeror must comply with all applicable regulations and standards.

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