Statewide Natural Areas Management - 4 year contract

Wetland Control LLC has been awarded a statewide natural areas management contract by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources through the Office of Resource Conservation. The contract, designated 26-422DNR-RESCO-P-98583, was executed through an open market competitive sealed bidding process and carries a total contract value of $922,750.00 over a four-year period extending from July 16, 2026, through July 15, 2030. The contract encompasses ten geographic work zones distributed across Illinois counties and permits renewal terms extending the maximum contract duration to ten years.

Wetland Control LLC will provide comprehensive natural areas management services including hand work operations (cutting woody vegetation, stump treatment, and herbicide application), grinding and forestry mowing services, firebreak maintenance, and specialized herbicide application from amphibious vehicles in sensitive wetland areas. All work is to be performed in accordance with the contract specifications and work order requirements, with vendor pricing structured as hourly rates for each work item within designated zones. The contractor must maintain valid Illinois Commercial Pesticide Applicator licenses, carry $1,000,000 in general liability insurance, comply with prevailing wage requirements for natural resource services, and demonstrate required professional experience. No subcontracting is permitted under the contract terms.