DNR WM G Stratton Boat Dock Repairs

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking a vendor to perform routine maintenance and selected replacement activities to restore the existing floating boat dock system at the William G. Stratton State Park located in Grundy County, Illinois. The scope of work includes replacing various components such as dock floats, pipe anchor floats, ADA handrails, and repairing detached or broken truss/frame elements to return the nearly 20-year-old dock to its original design. The project must be completed by October 31, 2020, and will be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder. Bids may be submitted electronically or via email, and all questions must be directed to the IDNR representative in writing at least three business days prior to the bid date. The contract will be paid for or reimbursed from the proceeds of tax-exempt bonds issued by the State, and prevailing wage rates apply.

The contract has a 30% self-performance requirement for the prime contractor, and the contractor must identify all subcontractors. A $15 fee is required to cover expenses related to the Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are identified. The documents do not provide information about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they list any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The award value or budget range is also not disclosed.