DNR Kettle Moraine Drone Spraying

The State of Illinois, through the Office of Resource Conservation (RESCONSERV422), awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Thrive Ag (V00037910) on September 16, 2026, with a contract completion date of December 31, 2027. The total contract value is $9,990.00. The contracting organization operates under the Illinois Department of Natural Resources framework and is responsible for administering this invasive species control initiative.

The primary deliverable under this contract involves invasive species control and removal services at Kettle Moraine Nature Preserve, encompassing up to 44.4 acres of work. The contract specifies a unit price of $225 per acre, with the Department of Natural Resources reserving the right to reduce the acreage during performance to maintain alignment with project budgeting constraints. Detailed job specifications and site mapping were provided to the contractor to guide scope definition and execution. The performance period extends approximately 15 months from the award date through the end of 2027.