Matanzas Prairie NP Glossy Buckthorn Control

The State of Illinois Office of Resource Conservation awarded a small purchase contract to Nelson Land Management (Vendor ID V00002421) on March 28, 2026, with a contract completion date of December 31, 2026. The contract value is $5,005.00 and covers buckthorn control services at Matanzas Prairie in Mason County, Illinois. The primary service deliverable consists of invasive species removal work with an estimated allocation of up to 76 hours at a rate of $65 per hour. The Department of Resource Conservation reserves the right to adjust hours downward to remain within project budget constraints.

The contract structure includes two line items: the initial 76-hour allocation for buckthorn control work as specified in the attached job specifications and site map, and a secondary line item allowing for continuation work beyond the initial 76 hours at the same $65 per hour rate. Performance is scheduled from the award date through December 31, 2026, with all work to be conducted at the Matanzas Prairie location in Mason County. This Open Market Small Purchase contract is governed by the Standard Terms and Conditions referenced in the contract documentation.