DNR Lost Mound Endangered Species Habitat Enhancement

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 June 23, 2026, with a completion date of December 31, 2028. The total contract amount is $19,891.50, covering invasive species control services at the Upper Mississippi River Fish and Wildlife Refuge, Lost Mound Unit. The primary scope of work consists of up to 265 hours of invasive species control work at the specified location, with the Department reserving the right to reduce hours to remain within project budget constraints.

The contract structure includes two line items, both priced at $74.50 per unit. Line Item 1 encompasses the primary 265 hours of invasive species control work, while Line Item 2 provides for additional invasive species control work beyond the initial 265 hours, allowing flexibility for scope expansion if required. Detailed job specifications and site maps are attached as part of the contract documentation, and the engagement is governed by Standard Terms and Conditions as specified in the contracting requirements.