AML 2450a Michael VanLoo Tree Removal

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking tree removal services for a specific project located at 606 S. Main Street in White City, Illinois. The procurement involves complete tree removal, including root extraction, across approximately three acres of a barren coal mine refuse area. The primary objective is to prepare the site for environmental reclamation, with work scheduled to be completed between November 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. Vendors are required to submit cost estimates in a per-acre format and must comply with the comprehensive Standard Illinois Certifications, which includes 33 specific certification areas covering legal standing, ethical conduct, and operational compliance. The solicitation requires vendors to demonstrate capabilities in environmental site clearing, with a specific focus on thorough tree and root removal in a coal mine restoration context. The proposal is due by September 23, 2025, with no specified site visit or bidders' meeting mentioned in the documentation.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential respondents must carefully review the Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which outline critical vendor requirements including maintaining $1,000,000 in General Commercial Liability and Auto Liability insurance, and Workers' Compensation Insurance as mandated by law. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, vendors will be expected to provide per-acre pricing for the tree removal services. The contract is contingent on funding availability, and the state reserves the right to suspend or terminate the agreement based on budgetary considerations. Vendors must also attest to numerous legal and ethical standards, including being free from felony convictions, having no outstanding state debts, and maintaining a drug-free workplace. False statements could result in contract voiding, suspension, debarment, or potential civil and criminal penalties.