Cox Creek Hill Prairies Connectivity 2026

Nelson Land Management (V00002421) has been awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract by the Illinois Office of Resource Conservation for woody vegetation control services at Cox Creek Hill Prairie in Cass County, Illinois. The contract, effective September 16, 2026, through January 31, 2027, carries a total contract value of $19,837.50. The primary scope of work encompasses up to 141 hours of woody vegetation control work, with hourly labor billed at $115 per hour, subject to the Department's right to reduce hours to remain within project budget constraints.

The contract includes a secondary line item providing for any work performed beyond the initial 141-hour allocation, billed at the same rate of $115 per hour, with 31 additional hours anticipated. All work is to be performed in accordance with attached job specifications, scope of work documentation, and the Department's Standard Terms and Conditions. The contracting organization reserves discretionary authority over the final scope of services to be executed under this agreement.