DNR Weldon Springs- Replace 2 fishing docks

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking a vendor to replace two deteriorated wooden fishing platforms at Weldon Springs State Park. The project involves removing the existing structures and constructing two new 30-foot long steel-framed fishing piers with wooden decking. The work must be completed by May 31, 2024, and bids will be accepted until the specified due date of February 20, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contractors must have at least 3 years of commercial marine construction experience and provide documentation of at least 5 similar projects. The project must comply with Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requirements, and the contractor must be registered in the Small Business Set-Aside Program. Payment will be made in accordance with the Illinois Prompt Payment Act, and the contract will be a lump sum with no quantities measured for payment.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, but the State has designated this as a Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. There is no information provided about any incumbent contractors or the budget range for the project. The procurement documents do not specify any funding sources or dollar amounts, but the performance bond and labor and material payment bond requirements indicate the project cost may exceed $50,000.