IDNR Kankakee RIver yearly pumping

The State of Illinois, through the Office of Land Management, awarded an open market small purchase contract to Nature Inc. (Vendor ID: V00002962) on September 17, 2026, for on-call pumping services at Kankakee River State Park. The contract, designated 27-422DNR-LNDMG-P-100287, has a total contract value of $30,600.00 and is scheduled for completion by September 16, 2027. The services encompass three distinct operational areas within the park: the old treatment plant and flush toilet building, the Potawatomi and Chippewa campgrounds, and assorted pit privies located throughout the park including the concession area, main pavilion, youth camping area, and Hickory Hills Parking.

The scope of work is structured as three line items totaling 90 pumping service calls at a unit rate of $0.34 per call, with a maximum volume not to exceed 90,000 gallons over the contract period. Service frequency varies seasonally, with the treatment plant and campground facilities requiring approximately two visits per month during September through June, reduced to every other month during November through March. The pit privy locations require approximately one visit per month during August through October, with additional visits as requested by the Site Superintendent. The contract type is classified as an open market small purchase.