DNR Ditch & Levee Work at Kidd Lake SNA - W76D

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a contractor to perform ditch and levee work at Kidd Lake State Natural Area (SNA) located in Randolph County. The project involves comprehensive levee maintenance and dredging, specifically clearing trees from the East levee, disking and seeding 6,463 linear feet of levee, and removing sediment from two existing ditches totaling 1,900 linear feet. Contractors must have a minimum of three years of commercial construction experience, with at least 30% of work completed by the prime contractor. The procurement requires compliance with prevailing wage regulations, certified payroll submissions, and mandatory insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general commercial liability insurance, $1,000,000 in auto liability insurance, and worker's compensation insurance. All steel products must be manufactured in the United States, and contractors will need to secure necessary permits and licenses. The project is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2026, with bid submissions required by June 4, 2025, and remaining valid for 90 calendar days after the submittal date. The site superintendent, Danny Beers, can be contacted at 618-826-2706 for project coordination.

The contract does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard state procurement practices often include minority and small business participation guidelines. A performance bond and labor and material payment bond will be required if the project cost exceeds $50,000. The project may be funded through tax-exempt bond proceeds, suggesting potential financial flexibility. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the scope of work indicates a moderate-scale infrastructure and environmental maintenance project. The schematic site plans reveal the project's location within the Kidd Lake Marsh, involving both agricultural and natural terrain, with precise geographical coordinates in Township 4 South, Range 10 West. The involvement of multiple state agencies, including the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS), indicates a collaborative inter-agency approach to this environmental restoration and maintenance initiative.