DNR Pyramid firebreaks

The state of Illinois is procuring a contract to construct firebreaks at the Pyramid State Recreation Area in Pope County. The contract will fund a project to clear 30-foot-wide firebreaks along various boundaries and interior units of the recreation area using heavy equipment such as bulldozers. The vendor will be required to clear all woody vegetation, shape and level the firebreaks to bare soil, and ensure they are passable by UTVs, tractors, and pickup trucks. The contract term is from the date of execution to December 31, 2025, with no option to exceed 10 years total. The vendor must have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience operating heavy equipment, specifically bulldozers, in Illinois, and at least 50% of onsite staff must have 1 year of such experience. Subcontractors are allowed if they meet the same qualifications. The contract value is firm, and the vendor will be paid an hourly rate for up to 121 hours of work.

The state's standard terms and conditions apply to this contract, which cover payment, assignment and subcontracting, audit and record retention, confidentiality, use and ownership, indemnification, insurance, compliance with laws, termination, and warranties for supplies and services. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified, and no existing infrastructure or technology requires integration. The contract value is not provided, but the budget range is not disclosed.