26-422DNR-REALT-B-50246 | IDNR - Rock Cut Concession

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has awarded contract 80086 to Rocktown Adventures for the operation of concessions at Rock Cut State Park in Loves Park, Illinois. The agreement encompasses the management of a restaurant, bait shop, boat rentals, camp store, and the Olsen swim beach. The vendor is required to provide specific goods and services, including prepared foods, kayaks, Jon boats, paddle boats, and native firewood. The contract is structured as a revenue-sharing model where the vendor pays the state a percentage of gross receipts into a reserve account. The total award amount is 13,242,500.00, with an estimated financial return to the state of 742,500.00 and estimated gross revenue to the vendor of 12,500,000.00 over the life of the agreement. The period of performance begins February 1, 2026, with an initial five-year term and four subsequent five-year renewal options, for a maximum total term of 25 years. Operational requirements include strict adherence to environmental standards, specifically the use of compostable or recyclable food ware and the prohibition of polystyrene foam. The vendor must also maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general commercial liability of 1,000,000.00 per occurrence and 2,000,000.00 annual aggregate. Administrative compliance requires monthly reporting of sales and rentals by the 25th of each month and the submission of annual price lists by March 15th. Award selection was based on the highest price submitted by a responsive and responsible bidder.