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Bid for Beaver Dam State Park Concession Services, Ref 22028955 (11/29/2012) 

The Department of Natural Resources is requesting Offers (bids/proposals) from responsible Vendors to meet the State's needs. Below is a brief description of our needs with detailed requirements in subsequent sections of this solicitation. If you are interested and able to meet these requirements, please submit an Offer.
IPB Reference Number:
22028955 
DNR Reference Number:
8889-6 
Date First Offered:
10/10/2012 
Small Business Set Aside:
No 
BEP Requirement*:
No 
* Business Enterprise Program
Overview:
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will accept proposals from responsible Vendors interested in the operation of a restaurant, bait shop and boat rental concession at Beaver Dam State Park located in Plainview, Illinois. The concession operation at Beaver Dam State Park will be authorized to rent, sell, serve or dispense food, confections, hot and cold nonalcoholic beverages, tobacco products, selected souvenirs and novelties in good character, newspapers, post cards, boats, canoes, canoe equipment, bicycles, paddle boats, boating equipment, bait, fishing and hunting licenses, marine, fishing, picnic and camping supplies, vending machines and to place electronic/video games.

Located in Macoupin County seven miles southwest of Carlinville and situated in an oak/hickory woodland, Beaver Dam State Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities on its 750 acres. Fishing, picnicking, hiking, and tent and trailer camping are among the most popular activities. Although beaver are virtually gone from this area, the park is named for a beaver dam that created its lake.

Park attendance in 2012 averaged 41,000 per month.
Solicitation Type:
Request for Proposal 
Category:
Other 
Status:
Open 
Bid Published:
10/10/2012 
Due Date/Time:
11/29/2012 2:00 PM local time
Solicitation Document:
Solicitation Document for Beaver Dam Concession Services 
Additional Material 1:
 
Additional Material 2:
 
Vendor Conference:
11/8/2012 10:00 AM 
Location:
Beaver Dam State Park Office
14548 Beaver Dam Lane
Plainview, IL 62685
Phone:  217-854-8020

Please call park office for directions
Attendance:
Mandatory 
 
Contact Name:
Lisa Wright 
Address:
IDNR, One Natural Resources Way 
Springfield , IL  62702 
Phone:
217-785-0759 
Fax:
217-524-4177 
Email Address:
Lisa.Wright@Illinois.gov 
TDD:
217-782-9175 
Public Act 95-971 contains registration requirements regarding bids and proposals submitted by vendors. You must read and comply with the requirements. See www.purchase.state.il.us for additional information.
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