DNR Forestry - Post Herbicide Treatment of Tree Planted Acres Spring '22 - Burning Star/Ten Mile

This state contract opportunity from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking an experienced reforestation contractor to apply post-herbicide treatment to tree seedling plantings in two sites managed by the IDNR Division of Forest Resources. The project involves 64 acres at the Burning Star 5 State Site in Jackson County, and 6.5 acres at the Ten Mile Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area. The contractor must have a valid Illinois Department of Agriculture commercial pesticide applicator's license and complete the herbicide application by May 20, 2022, with the goal of achieving at least 70% weed and grass control effectiveness over 90% of each treated area by June 15, 2022. The contractor will be responsible for supplying all herbicide products, additives, and application equipment, and must follow IDNR protocols for working on state land, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment and emergency supplies. Payment will be made separately for each application area, and invoices must be submitted electronically to the IDNR by June 30, 2022.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or provide information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total budget or award value for this contract is not specified in the available documents.