DNR White Pines NP Woody and invasive plant control

The State of Illinois, through the Office of Resource Conservation, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Deep Roots Restoration (Vendor ID: V00039340) on April 6, 2026, for invasive species control services at White Pines Nature Preserve. The contract is valued at $5,980.00 and is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2027. The primary line item consists of up to 85 hours of invasive species control work at a rate of $65 per hour, with contractor qualifications and job specifications detailed in the attached scope of work and site map.

The contract includes a secondary line item for seven additional hours of invasive species control work beyond the initial 85 hours, also billed at $65 per hour. The Department of Resource Conservation reserves the right to reduce contracted hours to remain within project budget constraints. Bidding documentation required vendors to provide proof of relevant experience at the time of proposal submission, and all work is subject to the attached Standard Terms and Conditions.