OREGON — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will hold a mandatory pre-bid meeting October 29th at 11 a.m. for vendors interested in operating the concession and camp store at Lowden State Park. The meeting will take place at the park’s concessions building and will outline the bid process, contract terms, and vendor requirements. Interested parties must register for free through BidBuy at bidbuy.illinois.gov and can search NIGP code 961-15 for updates. Lowden State Park, located at 1411 N. River Road, drew more than 420,000 visitors in 2024.


