DNR Eldon Hazlet - Replace Above Ground Fuel Tanks

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the replacement of above-ground fuel storage tanks at Eldon Hazlet State Park in St. Clair County, Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking a vendor to install two new 1,500-gallon double-walled steel fuel storage tanks, one for diesel and one for gasohol, along with associated piping, pumps, meters, and other required hardware. The contractor must obtain the necessary permits and approvals from the Office of the State Fire Marshal prior to installation, and the work must be completed by September 30, 2021. Bids may be submitted electronically through BidBuy or emailed directly, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible qualified bidder, with IDNR reserving the right to reject any or all bids.

The procurement requires the vendor to be registered as a small business and comply with prevailing wage, certified payroll, and apprenticeship requirements. The incumbent contractor is not provided, and the contract value is not specified. However, the procurement does include minority-owned business set-asides, and funding for the project will be provided through IDNR's budget. Interested bidders must carefully review and complete the required Forms B, Standard Certifications, and Small Construction Bid Form, as well as comply with the technical specifications and provisions outlined in the Standard Terms and Conditions and Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.