Herbicide, Seeding, Landscaping, and Maintenance for this pollinator project located along FAI 55 (I-55) at the Limestone Rest Area sites south of Pontiac, IL.
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 66T32
- State
- Illinois
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- IDOT Contracts Office dot.de-contracts@illinois.gov (217) 782-7806
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About this opportunity
The Illinois Department of Transportation is requesting bids for herbicide application, native seed installation, erosion control, and two-season maintenance at Limestone Rest Area sites along I-55 near Pontiac, Illinois, with bids due June 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via the iCX system. No subcontracting is permitted—the contractor must perform all work directly.
The scope encompasses brush removal, herbicide applications in planting areas, seedbed preparation with soil amendments, native seed installation from regionally specified sources (Type 1 seed within 600 miles of District 3's center point; Type 2 seed within 200 miles), erosion control blanket installation, and weed control and maintenance through November 30, 2028. Work sites are located at northbound (mile post 193.0) and southbound (mile post 194.0) rest areas; slopes may create access and equipment challenges.
A contractor must hold a minimum of five years of documented experience in vegetation establishment from seed for ecological restoration. Personnel qualifications are mandatory: a Project Manager with a bachelor's degree in natural resources or related field, five years of professional ecosystem restoration experience, and current Illinois Pesticide Commercial Applicator licenses; a Crew Supervisor with five years of documented field experience in ecosystem restoration and native seed installation; and all Crew Members with appropriate state pesticide licenses.
The work schedule includes site mowing on or around July 1, 2026; initial herbicide application around August 1; follow-up application around September 1; seed installation around September 22; and prairie weed control commencing April 1, 2027. Native seed must be delivered to IDOT's Landscape Yard in Ottawa, Illinois five working days prior to contract commencement. The Engineer will be present during all work activities. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Opportunity text
This work shall consist of brush removal and herbicide applications within the proposed planting areas, seed bed preparation including the application of soil amendment products, native seed installation, erosion control blanket installation, and maintenance of seeded and landscaped areas for a period of two (2) growing seasons following installations. The planting areas include slopes that may make portions of the work challenging. Contractors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the sites and ensure their equipment is appropriate for site conditions prior to bidding. Location: This project is located along FAI 55 (I-55) at the Limestone Rest Area sites south of Pontiac, IL. The northbound rest area is located at approximately mile post 193.0 and the southbound rest area is located at approximately mile post 194.0.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IDOT 66T32-208.pdf |
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