DNR - Pyramid SP - Aerial Woody Exotic/Invasive Control

The state and local contract opportunity is for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to procure aerial herbicide application services to control woody exotic and invasive plant species, primarily autumn olive and locust, at Pyramid State Park in Piatt County, Illinois. The scope of work requires the selected vendor to have an aerial applicator's license, commercial herbicide applicator's license, and demonstrated experience managing natural communities. The vendor will be responsible for all labor, materials, and expenses related to the aerial application, with a target kill rate of 90% for the autumn olive plants. The contract term is from the date of execution through October 1, 2021, and pricing is on a firm, fixed-price per-acre basis. There are no subcontractor requirements, and the total contract value has been provided to the Illinois Office of the Comptroller.

The contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The available documents do not indicate the presence of any incumbent vendors or contractors, nor do they mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total budget or award value for this contract opportunity is not provided.