DNR Apple River Canyon NP Fire Break Restoration

Deep Roots Restoration has been awarded a contract by the Illinois Office of Resource Conservation (RESCONSERV422) for firebreak restoration services at Apple River Canyon Nature Preserve. The open market small purchase contract, identified as 26-422DNR-RESCO-P-87566, was executed on October 9, 2025, with a scheduled completion date of March 31, 2026. The initial contract value is $8,970.00 and encompasses up to 119 hours of restoration work.

The contract includes two line items focused on firebreak restoration at the nature preserve. The first line item covers the primary 119-hour work allocation, with the contracting department reserving the right to adjust hours to maintain project budget constraints. The second line item provides for potential additional work beyond the initial 119-hour scope. Standard terms and conditions, along with job specifications and a project map, are referenced as part of the contract documentation, indicating a structured approach to the ecological restoration project in Illinois.