Revis Category 1 SWG Hill Prairie Restoration

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), is seeking a vendor to conduct the Revis Category 1 SWG Hill Prairie Restoration project in Madison County. The project aims to enhance a high-quality hill prairie through woody vegetation control, spanning from the dormant season in 2024-2025 through November to December 2025. The vendor must have a valid Illinois Department of Agriculture Commercial Herbicide Applicators License, demonstrate familiarity with local native and exotic plants, and have at least two years of professional experience in herbicide use and natural area management. The contractor will be responsible for all expenses related to the work, which is estimated at 1,319 hours, and will be paid on a firm-fixed price basis. The contract term is from the last dated signature through December 31, 2025, with no option for extension. The Primary Job Coordinator for this project is Eric Smith, Natural Heritage Biologist at the IDNR.

The contract opportunity is not designated for any specific set-aside or restricted to certain organization types. The state has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this project. The available budget for this contract has not been explicitly provided, but the firm-fixed price nature of the contract suggests a predetermined funding amount. Vendors must comply with various federal requirements, including FAR 31.2, 2 CFR Part 200, debarment and suspension, anti-lobbying, and Davis-Bacon Act provisions, as outlined in the attached Federal Assistance Provisions document.