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 control services for woody exotic and invasive plant species at Pyramid State Park in Perry County, Illinois. The vendor must provide all labor, equipment, and herbicides necessary to achieve a 90% kill rate of autumn olive plants across the targeted areas within the park. The vendor must have a minimum of 4 years' professional experience in herbicide use and natural community management in Illinois, and meet other specific licensing and experience requirements. The contract term is from the date of execution until October 1, 2022, with no option for renewal. Pricing is on a per-acre basis, and 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 stated 90% kill rate.

No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are provided in the information given. The contracting documents do not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value or budget range for this contract opportunity is also not specified.