DNR - Pyramid SP - Aerial Woody Exotic/Invasive Control

This state and local contract opportunity is for aerial control of woody exotic and invasive species, primarily autumn olive and locust, within Pyramid State Park located in Pope County, Illinois. The contract is being issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and requires the selected vendor to provide all labor and materials necessary to achieve a 90% kill rate of the targeted plants through herbicide application. Key deliverables include completing an herbicide application log, providing weekly progress updates, and completing the project by September 30, 2021. The vendor must have a current pilot's license, aerial applicator's license, Illinois Department of Agriculture Commercial Herbicide Applicator's License, and at least 4 years of professional experience in herbicide use and natural community management in Illinois. Pricing shall be on a per-acre basis, and the vendor will be responsible for expenses related to repair, maintenance, or extraction of equipment, as well as any follow-up treatments required to meet the 90% kill rate. The contract term is from the date of final execution through October 1, 2021, and the total contract value is firm.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and no existing infrastructure or technology requirements are specified. The total contract value is not provided, but the contract opportunity is specific to Pyramid State Park in Pope County, Illinois.