7-Invitation to Bid Cattail - Phragmite Weed Management 5.18.26.pdf

This Invitation to Bid document issued by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Illinois, solicits qualified vendors for cattail (Typha spp.) and common reed (Phragmites australis) control across approximately 189 acres located within eight separate forest preserve locations. The District seeks to achieve a one-season kill of 95% for target species through herbicide applications conducted between July and September 2026. Eight individual projects will be awarded separately to qualified contractors. Prospective bidders must submit required documentation including bid forms, references, subcontractor information, and substance abuse statements via the Euna online portal by June 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with bid opening scheduled for 3:00 PM CST the same day. Questions must be submitted by May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with any addenda posted by June 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST. Project award is scheduled for July 14, 2026, with final completion dates varying by project between August 30 and September 30, 2026.

Contracts will be awarded by project to the lowest responsible bidder. At the time of award, selected contractors must provide certificates of insurance naming the Forest Preserve District of Kane County as an additional insured, along with performance and payment bonds. Prospective contractors must demonstrate prior experience in weed management within State Nature Preserves and possess staff with advanced knowledge of regional wetland flora. Contractors bear responsibility for positive identification of target species and prevention of herbicide application to non-target vegetation. Project specifications, area maps, and site details are available in the project files, with Jason Johnson, Natural Resource Manager, serving as the primary project contact.