DNR Union County SFWA - Construct Pole Barn at Hunter Check Station

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is issuing a small purchase procurement solicitation for the construction of a post-frame building at the Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area in Jonesboro, Illinois. The project scope requires construction of a 30-foot by 30-foot by 12-foot high post-frame hunter check station building, including installation of two non-insulated overhead sectional doors with electric openers, one exterior walk door, four steel bollards, gutters, downspouts, and snow guards. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for project completion and must be registered as a small business with a minimum of three years of experience in post-frame building construction, documented by at least five similar completed projects. The contractor must select from approved pre-engineered building manufacturers including Lester Buildings Inc., Cleary Building Corp., Economy Builders & Supply, Morton Buildings, Sturdi-Built, Wick Buildings, and O'Neil Building Systems, or submit an alternative manufacturer for approval. Design requirements include 30 psf snow load, 20 psf wind load with 80 mph wind speed, and 2,000 psi soil bearing pressure capacity. All work must be completed by August 30, 2026, with bids remaining valid for 90 calendar days after submission. The contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder based on lump sum pricing. The posted date is February 24, 2026, with proposals due by March 11, 2026. An optional project meeting at the Union County SFWA site office is available for interested bidders.

This procurement includes a Small Business Set-Aside program requirement, restricting eligibility to contractors registered as small businesses. A $15 administrative fee for the Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative applies if the contract amount exceeds $1,000. Contractors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. Performance and labor/material payment bonds are required if the project cost exceeds $150,000, each in the full contract amount. The contractor must comply with Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requirements and submit certified monthly payroll records to the Department of Labor. All steel products must be manufactured or produced in the United States. Warranty requirements include a two-year warranty on workmanship, materials, and equipment subject to seasonal loads, and a one-year warranty on all other work from the goods acceptance date. No specific contract value is disclosed in the solicitation materials.