Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-DIREC-B-54723

Operation of the World Shooting and Recreational Complex Gift Shop Concession

Illinois is seeking an operator for the gift shop concession at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Office of Realty and Capital Planning; the contract identifies the Concession Manager. The concession is at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex (WSRC), in the Events Center, Spaces 145 and 147. - Opportunity: Operate the public-facing gift shop, serving complex visitors and scheduled events. The vendor provides staffing, supervision, equipment, supplies, maintenance, and other operating materials. - Merchandise: Sell approved souvenirs, books, apparel, home décor, collectibles, gifts, sporting goods, novelties, newspapers, and postcards. No specific brands, OEMs, part numbers, or merchandise quantities are specified. - Operating requirements: Open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during designated sporting events, including SCTP Regionals, ATA US Open, SCTP State, AIM Championships, Grand American, and ACUI College Championships. Event dates change annually; year-round, seven-day operation is optional. - Pricing and selection: Bidders offer annual rent for each contract year. The solicitation anticipates annual rent of at least $3,000; award is to the highest-priced responsive and responsible bidder. The operator must submit and post approved prices and advertise the concession. - Notable restrictions: Merchandise, prices, and services require approval by the site superintendent or concession manager. No video gaming is allowed. The Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) has first refusal on vending-machine services; the concession must not sell items that directly compete with BEPB vending services if BEPB elects to provide them. - Term: Five-year initial term, with a possible renewal of up to five additional years; the total term, including renewals and extensions, cannot exceed ten years. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs, product manufacturers, or prospective vendors are named. The named government organization is IDNR.

Description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources seeks a vendor to operate the gift shop concession at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, Illinois. The concession is to serve guests during scheduled sporting events and sell merchandise such as souvenirs, books, apparel, gifts, and sporting goods. The initial contract term is five years, with a five-year renewal period, and the vendor will submit annual rent offers; the source anticipates annual rent of at least $3,000. The procurement is an open Invitation for Bid, and bids must be submitted electronically through BidBuy.

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