Cox Creek LWR Sericea Lespedeza Control 2026-2027

The State of Illinois, through the Office of Resource Conservation, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Nelson Land Management (V00002421) on April 27, 2026, for Sericea lespedeza control services at Cox Creek Land and Water Reserve. The contract, identified as 26-422DNR-RESCO-P-95438, carries a total contract value of $9,990.00 and extends through December 31, 2027. The primary scope of work encompasses treatment of up to 237 acres of invasive Sericea lespedeza, with unit pricing established at $30.00 per acre, subject to budget constraints and the Department's right to reduce acreage as necessary.

The contract includes a secondary line item for any work beyond the initial 237-acre allocation, encompassing an additional 96 acres at the same unit price of $30.00 per acre. The work will be performed at Cox Creek Land and Water Reserve, with detailed job specifications and mapping documents provided to guide execution. The period of performance spans approximately 21 months, from the award date in April 2026 through the completion date of December 31, 2027, establishing a defined timeframe for resource management and invasive species control activities.