DNR Invasive Species Removal at Marshall SFWA - W76D

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, specifically the Office of Resource Conservation (RESCONSERV422), has awarded a contract to Nelson Land Management for invasive species removal services at the Marshall State Fish & Wildlife Area. The open market small purchase contract, identified as 26-422DNR-RESCO-P-87927, has a total contract value of $49,980.00 and is scheduled for performance from October 23, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

The primary contract scope involves two line items: first, invasive species removal at the specified wildlife area with detailed job specifications (to be attached), and second, additional work beyond the initial 500 hours to utilize any remaining funds. The contracting organization reserves the right to reduce contract hours by 10% to maintain project budget alignment. Vendor documentation of experience was required during the bidding process, and the contract type is classified as an open market small purchase, indicating a streamlined procurement method for relatively low-value government acquisitions.