DNR crayfish surveys

The State of Illinois, through the Office of Resource Conservation, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to The Ecological Consulting Group, LLC (Vendor ID V00015687) on March 30, 2026. The contract, valued at $11,999.88, extends through December 31, 2027, and encompasses biological survey work focused on clarifying the distribution of Faxonius indianensis, a state-endangered crayfish species. The scope of work comprises 36 sampling days of field survey work to be conducted at various locations throughout Illinois, with a unit price of $333.33 per day.

The contractor is responsible for performing taxonomic surveys and data collection activities in accordance with specified job specifications, contractor qualifications, and an attached scope of work and map. The contract is structured as an Open Market Small Purchase with standard terms and conditions, and includes a provision allowing the Department to reduce contracted hours by up to 10% to maintain budget compliance. The Office of Resource Conservation retains discretionary authority to adjust work volume while maintaining the fixed-price contract structure.