SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites interested vendors to attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting for operating a concession building with a full kitchen, small dining and outdoor patio area at Illini State Park in LaSalle County.
The pre-bid meeting will occur at the concessions building at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21. During the meeting, participants will receive essential details on the bid submission process, contract terms, expectations and requirements.
IDNR encourages all interested vendors to register in BidBuy at
https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov . There is no cost to register. Additional site-specific concessions information is available on the
BidBuy website . Search NIGP code 961-15 to receive notifications for upcoming IDNR concession pre-bid meetings.
Illini State Park
is located at 2660 E. 2350th Road in Marselles. The over 500-acre park near the Illinois River features camping, hiking trails, fishing, and more. Admission to Illinois state parks is always free.
About IDNR
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is celebrating 100 years of conservation and service to the people of Illinois throughout 2025. The department was established July 1, 1925, as the Illinois Department of Conservation, bringing under one umbrella oversight of fish and game, forestry, public works, and lakes.
Today, IDNR's work encompasses management of about 400 sites across Illinois, including state parks and historic sites; wildlife, fisheries, forestry, and natural heritage; Lake Michigan water allocation and coastal management; conservation police; mines and minerals; oil and gas; issuance of licenses, permits, and numerous grants; the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta; and the Illinois State Museum. Visit
https://dnr.illinois.gov for more information.