Prescribed Burns Fall 2026 - 7 Projects

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Illinois is requesting bids on prescribed burn services across seven forest preserve projects under an Invitation to Bid, with bids due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT and bid opening the same day at 2:30 p.m. CDT.

Each project will be awarded individually. The scope includes obtaining all necessary permits, creating burn breaks, fuel ignition, and suppression activities to maintain natural processes, restore soil fertility, increase seed germination, and control invasive woody species across the seven Forest Preserves. Bidders must submit a completed bid form including contact information, affidavit of corporation, certification and proposal, references, subcontractor information, and substance abuse statement. At award, the successful contractor must provide a certificate of insurance with endorsements naming the Forest Preserve District of Kane County as additional insured, along with performance and payment bonds as required by contract.

The public question and answer period closed August 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CDT, with an addendum issued by August 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CDT. Project awards are scheduled for September 8, 2026, with final completion by April 15, 2027. Bids must be submitted online via Euna (formerly Bonfire) at https://kaneforest.bonfirehub.com. The project manager is Jason Johnson, Natural Resource Manager.