Sand Prairie Scrub Oak Woody Vegetation and Black Locust Follow up

The State of Illinois, through the Office of Resource Conservation, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract valued at $19,998.00 to Nelson Land Management (Vendor ID: V00002421) on April 20, 2026. The contract is scheduled for completion by March 31, 2027. The primary scope of work involves native and exotic woody vegetation control at Sand Prairie Scrub Oak Nature Preserve located in Mason County, Illinois, with an estimated allocation of up to 302 hours of labor at a rate of $66.00 per hour.

The contract includes two line items: the primary item specifies vegetation control work not to exceed 302 hours, with the Department reserving the right to reduce hours to remain within project budget constraints; the second line item provides for any additional work beyond the initial 302-hour allocation at the same hourly rate of $66.00. Nelson Land Management shall perform the work in accordance with the attached scope of work, job specifications, map, and Standard Terms and Conditions as referenced in the contract documents.