NRCS Brown WRE Restoration

The Department of Agriculture, under the Farm Production and Conservation mission area, seeks quotations for the Brown WRE Restoration project in Henderson County, Illinois, with proposals due August 28, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS size standard of $19 million.

Place of performance is Henderson County, Illinois (750 N Road), with an estimated 30-day performance period beginning after Notice to Proceed. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 19, 2026, at 9:30 AM CT at the Stronghurst USDA Service Center, 323 East Main, Stronghurst, Illinois 61480.

The work comprises three line items on an aggregate basis: Mobilization and Demobilization (lump sum), Earthfill of 1,010 cubic yards (unit price per cubic yard), and Seeding, Sprigging, and Mulching (lump sum). Earthfill placement requires Class C compaction with minimum two equipment passes and specified moisture content controls. Seeding operations must occur within designated windows (Late Spring through June 5 or November 15 through freeze-up) using permanent seed mixture at 8 pounds pure live seed per acre, fertilizer at 120 pounds nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium per acre, and 2-ton straw mulch per acre anchored within 24 hours. Offerors must provide pricing for all line items to be considered responsive.

Davis-Bacon Labor Standards apply with wage determination IL20260018 (effective June 17, 2026). Questions are due August 17, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance. Technical acceptability requires demonstrated ability to meet schedule requirements. Prices must remain firm for 90 calendar days from the quote due date. Performance and payment bonds are not required. This is issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR Part 12; this announcement constitutes the only solicitation.