26-422DNR-REALT-B-49897 | DNR Dixon Springs SP Swimming Pool Concession

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for the operation of the Dixon Springs State Park Swimming Pool Concession located in Golconda, Illinois. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks a responsive and responsible vendor to manage the facility from the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend through August 16, 2026. The awarded vendor will be responsible for daily pool admission, group rentals, and the sale of pre-packed food and non-alcoholic beverages. Operational requirements include daily hours from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with the vendor assuming all responsibility for labor, pool chemicals, and the opening and closing of the facility. The contract emphasizes high-quality visitor services and mandates the use of certified lifeguards and compliance with all county health inspections. The contract will be awarded to the bidder offering the highest total bid price, with the state anticipating a minimum annual rent of 50 dollars for 2026. Vendors must submit their bids electronically via the BidBuy portal, including required documentation such as Vendor Disclosure and the Offer to the State of Illinois. Key compliance mandates include the prohibition of single-use plastic and polystyrene foam food ware, the requirement to pay prevailing wages where applicable, and the provision of proof of insurance naming IDNR as an additional insured. Additionally, the vendor must accept cash, debit, and credit cards and is prohibited from competing with the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind regarding vending machine services.