IDNR Kankakee RIver yearly pumping

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting a contract for yearly pumping services at Kankakee River State Park, with proposals due July 21, 2026.

The scope involves routine pumping operations at the state park facility. Specific technical requirements, equipment specifications, performance standards, and operational frequency are not detailed in the posted materials.

The contract will be governed by the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions for General Services (Version 23.2), which apply uniform requirements across state agency contracts. Key provisions include a $15 Minority Contractor Initiative fee for contracts valued at $1,000 or more; prevailing wage compliance for applicable service categories; commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation as required by law; payment in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act (30 ILCS 540); the state's right to terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice; and a work-for-hire provision assigning all work product exclusively to the state. Vendors must comply with Illinois Department of Human Rights equal opportunity requirements, maintain records for three years (five years if federal funds are involved), and are subject to audit by the Auditor General, Executive Inspector General, and other state entities. All disputes are filed with the Illinois Court of Claims under Illinois law.

No estimated contract value, contract term length, incumbent contractor, evaluation criteria, pre-bid meeting, question deadline, or place-of-performance detail beyond the state park facility is specified in the posted materials.