Dam Maintenance Shawnee National Forest

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks dam maintenance services at Shawnee National Forest in Illinois, with quotations due August 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), foreclosing competition outside that category.

Place of performance is Harrisburg, Illinois, encompassing two sites: Dutchman Lake in Johnson County (5 acres) and Frank's Tract in Pope County (1 acre). Work runs August 15 through November 15, 2026, with early completion accepted. The scope includes mowing the crest and downstream face of each dam to the toe and emergency spillways; clearing and disposing of logs, brush, and rubbish from spillway riser inlets, lake shoreline, and dam crest; and at Frank's Tract specifically, removing all tree and woody debris from the primary spillway and roots or debris blocking the pipe, then machine placing a minimum of 15 tons of Illinois Riprap Class 3 around the primary spillway. All cleared and grubbed materials become contractor property; the contractor bears all disposal costs and must comply with local regulations. Site access is 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. The contractor must provide signs, barricades, and fencing to prevent public access and remove all litter upon completion. Contractor must submit resumes and qualifications for all employees.

Service Contract Labor Standards apply; the wage determination specifies WG-3 Mower Operator at $18.70 per hour plus fringe benefits. Award will be firm fixed price to a single contractor using lowest price technically acceptable methodology, with technical acceptability and past performance rated as significantly more important than price. Quotations must include pricing for all line items and be submitted via email in four separate attachments: Price Proposal, Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, and Representations and Certifications. Questions are due August 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if determined to provide best value, assuming a $500 administrative cost per award. Invoices are submitted in arrears via the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).