DNR Lake Le Aqua Na - Construct Fishing Pier

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking bids for a state and local contract opportunity to construct a new fishing pier and repave an existing parking lot at Lake Le Aqua Na State Park in Stephenson County, Illinois. The scope of work includes constructing the concrete foundations and steel and wood structures for the fishing pier, excavating and removing the existing parking lot, installing a new aggregate base and hot mix asphalt surface, and landscaping. The awarded vendor must have experience in similar commercial construction projects and provide all necessary submittals for approval prior to starting work. The contract term is from the date of final signature to June 30, 2022, with no renewals. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) specifies firm fixed pricing with no expense reimbursement allowed.

There is a 7% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal but no Veteran Small Business goal. Subcontracting is allowed with prior approval, but the prime contractor must perform at least 50% of the work. The project is funded by the state, but the total contract value is subject to the availability of appropriated funds. Pursuant to state procurement requirements, the IDNR will only accept electronic submissions for this competitive solicitation, and paper responses will not be accepted.