DNR Drone Spraying at Shelbyville SFWA - W76D

The State of Illinois, through the Office of Resource Conservation, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to MKC Ecological Services (Vendor ID V00034545) for drone-based herbicide application services. The contract, designated 26-422DNR-RESCO-P-95890, was executed on May 5, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026, and carries a total contract value of $9,990.00. Performance will take place at the Shelbyville State Fish & Wildlife Area as part of the W76D Project.

The scope of work encompasses drone spraying treatment with herbicide to control invasive species across 55 units at the designated wildlife area. The contract specifies detailed job specifications that govern the application methodology and performance standards. This acquisition represents a tactical procurement vehicle for specialized environmental management services, with the relatively short performance window indicating time-sensitive invasive species control operations required to preserve the ecological integrity of the state wildlife area.