DNR Anderson Lake Pump Repair

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the removal, rehabilitation, and reinstallation of a 42-inch discharge pump at the Anderson Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Fulton County, Illinois. The solicitation, issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), requires the successful bidder to remove the existing pump, transport it to a recommended rehabilitation facility, complete the pump rehabilitation, and then reinstall the rehabilitated pump. The project also involves replacing the existing pump discharge pipe and gate. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 13, 2019, and bids are due by February 28, 2019. The initial term of the contract will commence upon execution and expire on September 30, 2019, with no renewal options. The solicitation requires pricing to be submitted as a single lump sum amount.

The contract opportunity has a small business set-aside, but no specific minority, women, or veteran-owned business participation goals are included. The total contract value is estimated, and payments are subject to the availability of appropriated funds. The contractor must comply with prevailing wage requirements and provide necessary bonding. The contract was previously awarded to Ishmael Construction, Inc. for $121,039.05, with the two unsuccessful bidders being Schomburg & Schomburg at $199,797.82 and Leander Construction, Inc. at $226,000.00.