DNR Woody Species Control at Green River SFWA - W76D

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is seeking a contractor to provide woody species control services at the Green River State Fish and Wildlife Area located in Lasalle County. The scope of work includes the use of herbicide treatments to control invasive species such as black locusts, bush honeysuckle, autumn olive, and reed canary grass. The contractor must have an Illinois Department of Agriculture Commercial Herbicide Applicators License, demonstrate familiarity with local native and exotic plants, and have a minimum of three years of professional experience in natural areas management. The contract term is from the date of final execution until June 30, 2024, with a total contract value based on an hourly rate for up to 800 hours of work. The contractor will be required to provide detailed invoicing and is responsible for any expenses incurred during the project, including repair, maintenance, or extraction of equipment, and any required follow-up to meet the stated treatment standards. Subcontracting is not allowed for this project.

This contract opportunity is not restricted to any specific type of organization, and there are no set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements mentioned in the provided documentation. The contract appears to be a new procurement, as no incumbent vendor or current contractor information is included. The state has not provided a specific budget range for the contract, but the total value will be based on the hourly rate and number of hours worked, up to a maximum of 800 hours.