Final Cost Notice: DNR Hennepin Canal Levee breach repairs Emergency

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) issued an emergency procurement for engineering and construction services to repair a breach in the levee of the Hennepin Canal in Bureau County, Illinois. The project involves the installation of two earthen coffer dams and a 4-foot diameter culvert to divert water and allow for investigation and long-term repairs to approximately 100 linear feet of damaged embankment. The emergency services are required to eliminate the threat to public safety, prevent further damage to the state asset, minimize disruption to state park services, prevent loss of the fisheries resource, and prevent damage to adjacent private property. The contract was awarded to Civil Constructors, Inc., an IDOT and CDB pre-qualified vendor with the necessary expertise, equipment, and manpower to immediately mobilize and perform the required work. The estimated cost for the emergency services is $500,000, with an expected completion within 6-8 weeks.

The emergency procurement was necessary due to the threat to public safety caused by the levee breach. The contract was awarded without a competitive bidding process, as allowed under Illinois law for emergency situations. The final cost and term of the contract will be reported to the Chief Procurement Office and Auditor General. No other set-aside designations, restrictions on types of organizations, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges were provided in the available information.