26-422DNR-REALT-B-49953 | DNR - Eldon Hazlet Concession

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting a vendor to operate the Eldon Hazlet Concession at Eldon Hazlet State Park in Carlyle, Illinois. The scope of work includes the management and operation of 20 cottage buildings, a camp store, and a swimming pool, as well as the maintenance of the adjacent parking lot and surrounding areas. The selected vendor is responsible for providing high-quality visitor services, managing all pool chemicals and supplies in accordance with public health codes, and ensuring a maintenance person is on staff 24 hours a day. The vendor must also adhere to strict sanitation standards, OSHA fire safety regulations, and a mandate to provide a designated section for products made in the USA. The contract is awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the highest price, structured as a percentage of gross receipts paid into a reserve account, with the state anticipating a minimum of 9 percent. The initial term runs from the Governor's signature through December 31, 2030, with renewal options extending the total duration up to 25 years. Key administrative requirements include monthly financial reporting by the 25th of each month, the submission of annual financial statements by a licensed CPA, and the performance of criminal and driver history background checks for all personnel. Bidders must submit all proposals electronically through BidBuy and provide proof of insurance naming the IDNR as an additional insured.