DNR WSRC - New Pavilion

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), specifically the Office of Realty and Capital Planning, awarded a contract to Samron Midwest Contracting, Inc. for construction services at the World Shooting Recreational Complex in Sparta, Illinois. The contract, identified as Open Market Competitive Sealed Bidding 25-422DNR-REALT-P-83271, was executed on July 28, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2026, and a total contract value of $292,275.00.

The primary scope of work involves constructing a new steel freestanding pavilion with a 40'x60' footprint at the World Shooting Recreational Complex. The project includes multiple bid line items, with the primary item focused on the pavilion construction and two alternative bid options. Technical specifications, as detailed in the Attachment 1 - Project Plans and Specifications, indicate the pavilion will feature an 8-foot eave height, 4:12 roof slope, and be supported by tube steel columns on concrete piers. The project is partially funded by a DCEO Grant Number 20-203049 and was engineered by Farnsworth Group, with architectural plans dated September 3, 2024.