DNR is seeking a Vendor to operate a kayak concession at the Lone Point Shelter at Starved Rock State Park located in Utica, Illinois. Through IDNR programs and in conjunction with the Vendor, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources seeks to improve overall visitor satisfaction by ensuring high quality visitor services while broadening the economic base of the region and the communities of the surrounding parks. Vendor shall be required to have the concession operation open to the public for the purpose of serving guests at the Lone Point Shelter as per the hours/dates listed in Section 1.4.1. The Vendor must offer kayak and canoe rentals as well as offer guided tours. The Vendor must provide Personal Flotation Devices (PDF’s) as well as on-land instruction. Vendor shall supply at minimum 50 kayaks, 50 oars, and 50 Personal Flotation Devices (PDF’s) of various sizes for rent to the public at all times the concession is open for business. Vendor shall also supply at minimum 2 canoes at all times. Vendor may provide additional kayaks, canoes and PDF’s for rent if they choose to do so.
