Franklin Creek Restoration Tree Line Clearing

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the Franklin Creek Restoration Tree Line Clearing project in Lasalle County, Illinois. The project involves controlling invasive trees and shrubs in a 0.89-acre area adjacent to a prairie restoration as part of a larger floodplain restoration effort. The vendor will be required to cut and treat the invasive species, avoid damaging oak trees, minimize soil disturbance, and dispose of the woody material. The vendor must have a valid Illinois Department of Agriculture Commercial Herbicide Applicators License, demonstrate familiarity with local native and exotic plants, wear appropriate protective equipment, and have a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in using herbicides and woody species management within natural areas in Illinois. The project must be completed by December 31, 2023, and the vendor will be paid an hourly rate for the work. The vendor will be responsible for any expenses incurred, including repair, maintenance, or extraction of equipment, and any follow-up treatment required to meet the 95% control standard. Subcontracting is not allowed without prior written approval.

The procurement documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided on any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The procurement documents do not specify an award value or budget range for the project.