D2 Willow Creek Rest Area - Lagoon Report & Cleaning with Land Application Proposal - IFB

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the removal of biosolids from the four Willow Creek Rest Area Lagoons, including mixing, loading, transportation, and final disposal in accordance with environmental regulations. The work is to be performed in 2022 if weather and conditions permit, or as soon as possible in 2023. The resulting contract will have an initial one-year term, with the possibility of renewal for up to ten years total. The IFB outlines detailed requirements, including obtaining sonar sludge elevations, sludge sampling and analysis, obtaining an IEPA land application permit, securing appropriate agricultural land for application, performing soil testing, calculating application rates, screening the liquid biosolids, and transporting and land-applying the biosolids according to regulations. Pricing is to be submitted per the defined format, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The contract does not include any small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business participation goals. The solicitation is funded by the State of Illinois, but the specific funding source and amount are not provided. The Notice of Award indicates the contract was awarded to Stewart Spreading, Inc. for a total amount of $148,820 over the initial 12-month term, with no renewal options. There were no unsuccessful bidders, and the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veteran Business Program (VBP) utilization goals were 0%.