DNR eagle creek and wolf creek waste hauling service. 3YR

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a waste hauling service contract for Eagle Creek State Recreational Area and Wolf Creek State Park, located in Windsor and Findlay, Illinois, respectively. The procurement is a three-year contract spanning fiscal years 2026-2028, with a specific focus on comprehensive trash and dumpster management services for campground and office locations. The contract requires weekly Monday dumpster pickups using 6-cubic-yard containers, with service frequency varying seasonally from 1-5 dumpsters per month depending on occupancy and usage patterns. Bidders must ensure a minimum of 51% of work is completed by the prime contractor, and the award will be made to the lowest compliant bidder based on total line item pricing. The solicitation is structured as a single-award contract following Illinois state procurement regulations (30 ILCS 500/1-15.17), with a proposal due date of July 1, 2025, and a contract start date of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.

The procurement appears to have standard Illinois state certification requirements, mandating vendors comply with 33 legal and ethical standards covering business practices, employment, tax obligations, and workplace policies. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly noted, the standard Illinois certifications include provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises and requirements for posting employment vacancies in Illinois and border states. Vendors must submit comprehensive certifications addressing areas such as maintaining a drug-free workplace, avoiding conflicts of interest, and verifying business entity status. The contract documents indicate the pricing may be nominal or potentially part of an internal government arrangement, as the Excel spreadsheets show $0.00 rates across all line items. Failure to meet certification requirements could result in significant penalties, including contract voiding, suspension, debarment, or denial of payment. The procurement follows standard state procurement guidelines, with all vendors required to complete the Standard Illinois Certifications form (version V.23.1) and adhere to the Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions.