Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-DIREC-B-54369

Operation of the World Shooting and Recreational Complex Gift Shop Concession

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking an operator for the gift shop concession at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, Illinois. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Office of Realty and Capital Planning (ORCP), Real Estate Services and Consultation Division; coordination is through the ORCP Concession Manager. - Opportunity: Operate the public gift shop in the Complex’s Events Center, including the Pro Shop and reception areas, and serve visitors during scheduled sporting events. - Merchandise: Sell approved souvenirs, books, apparel, home décor, collectibles, gifts, sporting goods, novelties, newspapers, and postcards. No specific products, manufacturers, part numbers, or quantities are specified. - Operating requirements: Open 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. during six annual events: SCTP Regionals, ATA US Open, SCTP State, AIM Championships, Grand American, and ACUI College Championships. Year-round, seven-day-a-week operation is optional. - Notable conditions: The operator must have at least three years of business-operation experience, offer a section of U.S.-made products, and obtain approval for merchandise and signage. Non-alcoholic beverages and pre-packaged snacks may be offered only if the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind declines vending services, and concession items must not directly compete with its vending machines. Video gaming is prohibited. - Rent: The bidder must provide annual rent pricing for the initial term and any renewal term; anticipated fair rent is at least $3,000 per year. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, manufacturers, or concession vendors are named.

Description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking a vendor to operate the Gift Shop concession at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, Illinois. The concession must serve guests during specified annual sporting events and sell merchandise such as souvenirs, apparel, books, gifts, and sporting goods. The vendor will pay annual rent for each year of the five-year initial term and five-year renewal term; IDNR anticipates fair annual rent of at least $3,000. Bids must be submitted electronically through BidBuy with the signed contract, completed Offer, and required vendor disclosure.

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