IDNR invites potential vendors to pre-bid meeting for kayak concessions at Argyle Lake and Nauvoo state parks

A pre-bid meeting for the Argyle Lake kayak concession will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26 at the Argyle Lake State Park office or via WebEx. Additional meeting information, contract and disclosures are available online .

In addition, a pre-bid meeting for the Nauvoo State Park kayak concession will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 26, also at the Argyle Lake State Park office or via WebEx. Go online to view meeting information , contract and disclosures.

IDNR encourages all interested vendors to register in BidBuy at https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov . There is no cost to register. Search NIGP code 961-15 to receive notifications for upcoming IDNR concession pre-bid meetings.

Argyle Lake State Park
is located at 640 Argyle Park in Colchester. The site features fishing, hiking, hunting, equestrian trails, water recreation and camping with concessions. The park attracts more than 500,000 visitors annually.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources was established in 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 and follow us on Facebook , YouTube and LinkedIn .