Union County - Duck Stamp - well pump

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is procuring installation services for a complete irrigation well and pump system at the Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area located in Jonesboro, Illinois, designated as IDNR File No. 5-26-002. The project deliverables include drilling a 16-inch PVC well to 100 feet below ground surface, installing a 10ZS two-stage pump with a 30 horsepower three-phase vertical hollow shaft motor, connecting the pump to the existing underground water system via an existing riser pipe, installing a 12-inch butterfly valve to prevent backflow, and installing an electrical panel for well operation. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for project completion by the October 1, 2026 deadline. The project is designated as a public work subject to Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requirements, and award will be made to the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder based on lump sum amount. Bids are due March 18, 2026, and are valid for 90 calendar days following submission. An optional project meeting may be held at the Union County SFWA site office, though a formal bidders' conference is not specified. The contractor must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in water well construction with documentation of completion of at least five similar projects and maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, along with auto liability and workers' compensation coverage.

This procurement is designated as a small business set-aside contract, requiring the awarded contractor to be registered as a small business with the State of Illinois and maintain an Illinois office as the primary place of employment. No incumbent contractor is identified for this new project. A performance bond and labor and material payment bond equal to the full contract amount are required if the project cost exceeds $50,000. All materials must be new and of suitable grade, with steel products manufactured or produced in the United States unless a waiver is granted. The contract is subject to the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions and mandatory compliance with the Standard Illinois Certifications (Version 23.1), which establish comprehensive eligibility and conduct requirements for vendors and subcontractors. An administrative fee of $15 for the Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative will be deducted from the first payment issued to the awarded vendor. The specific contract value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation.