DNR - Exotic and Invasive Species Removal - Ft. Massac SP

The State of Illinois, Office of Resource Conservation awarded a contract to Mason Smith-Weyhrich, doing business as Ozark Koala Ecosystem Services (Vendor ID V00000413) on April 30, 2026. The contract, designated as Open Market Small Purchase 26-422DNR-RESCO-P-95738, is valued at $9,834.59 and extends through September 1, 2026. The prime contractor will deliver invasive species removal services at Fort Massac State Park, treating approximately 30 acres across two designated work areas.

The contractor will remove exotic and invasive plant species, including autumn olive, bush honeysuckle, and oriental bittersweet, utilizing treatment methodologies such as cutting with stump treatments and basal bark applications. The vendor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment and herbicide required for the removal operations. Site access may be restricted during certain hunting seasons, and the contracting organization has designated Adam Phillips as the primary point of contact for project coordination and clarifications.