DNR - Invasive Species Removal - Coffeen Lake SFWA

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking a vendor to remove invasive, non-native plant species such as bush honeysuckle, autumn olive, and black locust from the Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Macon County, Illinois. The work must be completed between January 1, 2024 and March 31, 2024, with final invoicing due by May 15, 2024. The vendor must have a valid Illinois Department of Agriculture Commercial Herbicide Applicators License, demonstrate familiarity with local native and exotic plants, and have a minimum of one year of professional experience using herbicides and managing natural areas in Illinois. The contract pricing is firm, with the vendor compensated on an hourly rate basis for up to 265 hours of work. The vendor is responsible for any expenses incurred, including repair, maintenance, or extraction of equipment, as well as any follow-up treatment required to meet the 90% kill rate target for woody stems. Payment will only include time spent working on-site, not travel time to and from the job site.

The procurement documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no mention of any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget for this project is not explicitly stated, but the hourly rate-based compensation for up to 265 hours of work provides an indication of the anticipated award value.