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Illinois DNR - Natural Resources·Illinois

IDNR - Red Hills Concession

Closes 5/13/2026$2.5M – $10MInvitation for Bid
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Description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking a vendor to run the Restaurant Concession at Red Hills State Park. The vendor will be required to pay a percentage of gross receipts into a reserve account. The contract will be for an initial term of 5 years, with the option to renew for up to 20 years. The vendor will be required to submit pricing for each year of the contract, and the State will evaluate bids based on the highest price. The vendor will also be required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to employment, taxes, and environmental protection. • The vendor will be responsible for operating the restaurant concession at Red Hills State Park. • The vendor will be required to pay a percentage of gross receipts into a reserve account. • The contract will be for an initial term of 5 years, with the option to renew for up to 20 years. • The vendor will be required to submit pricing for each year of the contract. • The State will evaluate bids based on the highest price. • The vendor will be required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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Contact

Frederick Murphy(Information Contact)

[email protected]

Key dates

Opened
4/15/2026
Pre-bid meeting
4/29/2026Mandatory
Closes
5/13/2026
Duration
5 years

Last updated

Details

Type
Invitation for Bid
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
NAICS
722320
Solicitation №
26-422DNR-REALT-B-52019

Budget estimate

$2,500,000 – $10,000,000

The budget for this opportunity is likely to be in the range of $500,000 to $2,000,000 per year, based on the estimated value of the contract being over $50,000. The actual budget will depend on the percentage of gross receipts that the vendor is required to pay into the reserve account, as well as the total revenue generated by the concession. The vendor's pricing for each year of the contract will also impact the budget.

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