DNR Weldon Springs- Replace 2 fishing docks

The state and local contract opportunity is for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to replace two deteriorated fishing docks at Weldon Springs State Park in DeWitt County, Illinois. The project involves the complete removal and disposal of the existing 30-foot wooden shoreline platforms and the installation of two new 6-foot by 30-foot steel frame fishing piers with 6-foot by 10-foot walkways. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring the stability of the surrounding embankment and slopes during demolition and construction, with access limited to the waterside. The contract requires the selected vendor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to construct the new fishing piers, to be completed by May 31, 2024. Bids are due by March 12, 2024, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No small business set-aside applies, but the Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative fee is required. The provided materials do not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget or award value for this contract opportunity is not explicitly stated in the available documents.