DNR Hennepin Canal - Tree Debris Removal Aqueduct #7

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking services to clear the blockage of tree debris from in front of and under Aqueduct 7 along the Hennepin Canal State Trail in Bureau County, Illinois. The contractor will be required to clear the debris, place it in a designated pile, restore the access area, and seed and install erosion blanket on the disturbed areas. The contract term is through June 30, 2021. The procurement requires compliance with Illinois prevailing wage laws, certified payroll reporting, the Small Business Set-Aside Program, and apprenticeship-in-training requirements when applicable. Contractors must provide proof of general liability, auto liability, and workers' compensation insurance. A performance bond and labor/material payment bond may be required if the project cost exceeds $50,000. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the Illinois Small Business Set-Aside Program. No incumbent vendors or contractors are specified. The procurement documents do not provide an estimated contract value or budget range, but indicate the project will be a small purchase procurement. Vendors must comply with the State's standard terms and conditions, including requirements around invoicing, prevailing wage compliance, federal funding sources, and the State's rights to monitor performance and take action for non-compliance.