Invasive Species Control in Woodlands via Grazing

The State of Illinois is soliciting proposals for invasive species control in woodlands via grazing, a specialized ecological management service. The procurement was posted on May 1, 2026, with proposals due by May 5, 2026, providing a compressed four-day submission window for interested vendors. While specific deliverables and performance metrics are not detailed in the available documentation, this contract seeks to address invasive species management through grazing-based control methods in woodland environments, likely requiring expertise in ecological restoration, grazing management, and invasive species identification and removal. Qualified contractors must demonstrate experience in woodland management, invasive species control, and grazing operations, and must maintain appropriate licensing and certifications as required by the State of Illinois. Vendor selection will be based on evaluation criteria established in the individual contract award documentation, though these specific criteria are not outlined in the standard terms and conditions template provided.

The State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2) governs this procurement and establishes baseline requirements applicable to all state contracts. All contractors awarded contracts of $1,000 or more must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, workers' compensation insurance as required by law, and auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Contractors will be subject to the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoicing due by July 31 for services rendered through June 30, and awarded contractors of $1,000 or more must pay a $15 administrative fee deducted from the first payment. The State retains all work product as work-for-hire with exclusive ownership, reserves the right to terminate contracts for convenience with thirty days' notice, and maintains sovereign immunity with all disputes subject to exclusive jurisdiction in the Illinois Court of Claims. No specific budget range, set-aside designations, or incumbent contractor information is provided in the available documentation for this opportunity.