Beaver Dam State Park - Drone Aerial Herbicide Application for Bush Honeysuckle Control

The State of Illinois, through the Office of Resource Conservation (RESCONSERV422), awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Green Creek Drone Company LLC (V00039512) valued at $15,750.00. The contract was executed on August 26, 2026, with a completion date of December 18, 2027. The primary location of performance is Beaver Dam State Park, where the contractor will conduct aerial herbicide application services.

Under this contract, Green Creek Drone Company LLC is responsible for applying aquatic-approved glyphosate via drone to approximately 406 acres of invasive Bush Honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii) to improve wildlife habitat conditions. The application window is scheduled between October 23rd and December 18th, 2026, with provisions to defer operations to the corresponding dates in 2027 if weather or operational constraints prevent completion during the initial window. The contract deliverable comprises 375 units at a unit price of $42.00, representing the aerial treatment services required for habitat restoration at the state park facility.