26-422DNR-REALT-B-49278 | IDNR - Illini State Park Concession

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, through the Office of Realty and Capital Planning, has issued an Invitation for Bid for the operation of the restaurant concession at Illini State Park in Marseilles, Illinois. The contract, identified as 8867-2, establishes a revenue-sharing model where the awarded vendor pays a percentage of gross receipts into a reserve account, with a minimum requirement of 5 percent. The award is granted to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the highest price. The initial term of performance begins January 1, 2026, and runs through December 31, 2030, with the state holding an option to renew for an additional twenty years, not to exceed a total contract duration of twenty-five years. The selected vendor is responsible for providing a variety of services, including the sale of prepared foods, non-alcoholic beverages, beer and wine for on-site consumption, souvenirs, boating equipment, bait, and Illinois native firewood. Additionally, the vendor is authorized to rent non-motorized bicycles and fishing supplies and may conduct mobile sales within the campground from 8:00 a.m. to dusk. Operational requirements include maintaining specific hours of operation, managing refuse removal, cleaning restrooms, and utilizing social media or websites for marketing. The vendor must also adhere to strict environmental standards, using only compostable or recyclable food ware and maintaining a designated Made in the USA section for manufactured products. Compliance and administrative duties include submitting monthly reports of sales and rentals by the 25th of the following month and providing annual profit and loss statements. The vendor is responsible for the professional servicing of fire suppression systems every six months and must comply with all state and federal laws regarding hazardous materials and prevailing wages. The state maintains the right to conduct inspections of the premises during regular operating hours and in any emergency to ensure adherence to the contract terms. Bids must be submitted electronically via the BidBuy portal, including all required vendor disclosures and certifications.