Iroquois Large Sedge Meadow Woody Vegetation Control

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), is procuring services for the Iroquois Large Sedge Meadow Woody Vegetation Control project, located in Grundy County, Illinois. The scope of work involves the control and management of woody vegetation within a large sedge meadow area, including the application of herbicides, mechanical removal, and other methods to maintain the meadow's ecological integrity. Interested bidders must demonstrate experience with similar vegetation management projects and provide references. The contract is anticipated to be awarded on July 15, 2023, with an initial term of one year and up to four one-year renewal options. Responses are due by 2:00 PM on June 30, 2023, and a mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on June 15, 2023.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and no information is provided regarding any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. While the project is funded through state appropriations, the exact budget amount is not disclosed in the solicitation documents.