Woody Invasive Weed landscaping Management - Nine (9) Forest Preserve Projects

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Illinois is requesting bids on woody invasive weed management across nine projects within eight forest preserves, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT. Work will occur during April, May, and June of 2027, with final completion by June 30, 2027.

The scope requires control of invasive woody trees and shrubs through foliar herbicide applications and/or mechanical mowing, hand cutting, and stump herbicide applications, achieving a one-season kill of 95% of all invasive woody resprouts and seedlings in designated project areas. Each of the nine projects will be awarded individually. Successful bidders must provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the Forest Preserve District as an additional insured, along with both a Performance Bond and Payment Bond as specified in the contract.

Bidders must submit a completed bid form with contact information and affidavit of corporation, references, subcontractor information, and a substance abuse statement. Questions may be submitted via the Euna platform (formerly Bonfire) through August 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT. Addenda, if issued, will be posted by September 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT. Bid opening occurs September 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM CDT in the District Boardroom. Project awards are scheduled for October 13, 2026. Bidding is conducted through the Euna platform at https://kaneforest.bonfirehub.com. The Project Manager is Jason Johnson, Natural Resource Manager.