2 Year Contract for Post herbicide treatment of previously planted tree seedling acres

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Forestry Division, is seeking experienced reforestation contractors to provide post-herbicide treatment services for approximately 135 acres of previously planted tree seedling areas across multiple sites in Illinois, including Mississippi Palisades, Witkowsky, Kankakee River State Park, Boathouse Road, Volo State Park, Moraine Hills State Park, and Kickapoo State Park. The selected contractor(s) will be required to supply all necessary herbicide products, additives, and application services, and must complete the work within three 12-hour days per year between May 1st and June 5th in 2023 and 2024. Contractors must have direct experience in post-herbicide application for tree seedling plantings and hold valid Illinois Department of Agriculture commercial pesticide applicator licenses. The IDNR District Foresters will oversee the project and approve the herbicide choice, timing, and application completion. Invoicing must be submitted electronically to the IDNR by June 30th each year.

The contract does not allow for subcontracting, and the State has not specified any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no listed incumbent vendor or current contractor, and the State has not provided any information on award values or budget ranges. Vendors must comply with the State's Standard Certifications and COVID-19 protection requirements, as well as the Standard Terms and Conditions for state contracts in Illinois.