DNR Black Hawk Forest Woody Invasive Control

The State of Illinois, through its Office of Resource Conservation, awarded an open market small purchase contract to NexGen Land Solutions, LLC (Vendor ID: V00033948) on July 21, 2026. The contract, identified as 27-422DNR-RESCO-P-99661, carries a total contract value of $15,096.00 and is scheduled for completion by March 31, 2027. The procurement was processed under Illinois' open market small purchase procedures, which typically allow for streamlined acquisition of goods and services below formal competitive bidding thresholds.

The contract scope encompasses ecological science and conservation services, as reflected in the assigned commodity classifications including ecological science services, aquatic ecology services, and green associations. These service categories, coupled with the awarding organization's resource conservation mandate, indicate that NexGen Land Solutions will deliver specialized environmental or ecological expertise in support of the State's conservation initiatives. The nine-month performance period and modest contract value are consistent with a focused, project-specific engagement for technical services or specialized consulting within Illinois' environmental stewardship portfolio.