Daugherty Wetland Restoration Project Clark County, Illinois

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains construction specifications for various aspects of a project, including Mobilization and Demobilization (Specification 8), Seeding, Sprigging, and Mulching (Specification 6), and Excavation (Specification 21). These specifications detail the requirements, materials, procedures, and payment terms for each work item.

Specification 8 - Mobilization and Demobilization:

• Covers contractor's forces and equipment for project mobilization and demobilization.
• Includes costs for personnel, equipment transport, site facilities, and bonds.
• Demobilization includes removal of facilities and site cleanup.
• Payment is lump sum, made as work proceeds, with final payment upon completion.

Specification 6 - Seeding, Sprigging, and Mulching:

• Details requirements for preparing areas, furnishing, and placing seed, sprigs, mulch, fertilizer, lime, and other soil amendments.
• Specifies material requirements for seed, fertilizer, inoculants, lime, and mulch.
• Outlines procedures for seedbed preparation, seeding, fertilizing, mulching, and stabilizing.
• Includes detailed rates for seed, fertilizer, and lime, and specifies application methods.
• Payment is by unit price or lump sum, depending on the bid item.

Specification 21 - Excavation:

• Defines common, rock, and unclassified excavation.
• Outlines requirements for blasting, use of excavated material, and disposal of waste.
• Addresses excavation limits, borrow excavation, and over-excavation correction.
• Details measurement and payment methods for excavation, including specific bid items for Common Excavation and Tile Exploration Trench.
• Specifies requirements for tile exploration trenches, including depth, backfilling, and notification procedures for found drains.

These specifications are critical for bidders to understand the technical requirements, material standards, work procedures, and payment structures for key project components. They directly impact the cost, time, and resources required to successfully execute the contract. Bidders must carefully review these specifications to accurately estimate their bids and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items for the United States Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for the State of Illinois. The project involves excavation of pools, tile exploration, and habitat mounds, including mobilization and demobilization of contractor forces and equipment, excavation, disposal of materials, and furnishing and placing seed.

• Mobilization and demobilization

• Excavation and disposal of materials

• Preparation of areas for treatment

• Furnishing and placing seed in designated areas

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price

• Period of Performance: 37 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

• Estimated Value: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

• Award: One award is anticipated.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: May 19, 2026, 2:00pm CT.

• Submission Method: Emailed quotes on company letterhead, signed, and dated to bobby.copenny@usda.gov.

• Questions Deadline: May 12, 2026, 2:00pm CT via email to bobby.copenny@usda.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, considering only price. Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203. Potential unbalanced or unrealistically low pricing may lead to rejection.

• Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.

• Small Business Size Standard: $45M.

• Active SAM registration is required.

• Incorporated documents include: Attachment 1 – Construction Specifications, Attachment 2 – Construction Plans, Attachment 3 – Bid Schedule, and Attachment 4 – Applicable Wage Determination(s).

• A site visit is recommended on May 5, 2026, at 10:00am CT at USDA/NRCS Service Center, 1001 N. York Street, Martinsville IL 62442.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the Daugherty Wetland Restoration Project in Clark County, Illinois. The project is for the United States Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for the State of Illinois. The work involves excavation of pools, tile exploration, and habitat mounds, including mobilization and demobilization of contractor forces and equipment, excavation, disposal of materials, and furnishing and placing seed.

• Excavation of pools, tile exploration, and habitat mounds.

• Mobilization and demobilization of contractor forces and equipment.

• Excavation and disposal of excavated materials.

• Furnishing and placing seed in designated areas.

• See Attachments for detailed drawings and specifications.

• Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but offers are due May 19, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offers Due: May 19, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT.

• Site Visit: Recommended on April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT at USDA/NRCS Service Center, 1001 N. York Street, Martinsville IL 62442.

• POC for Site Visit: Matt Dassenbrock at matt.dassenbrock@usda.gov, (217)208-4020.

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).

• The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Bobby Copenny.

• Attachments include a specification package, construction drawings, a bid schedule, and wage determination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division General Decision, specifically "IL20260015", effective 01/02/2026. It establishes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades in multiple counties across Illinois.

• General Decision Number: IL20260015
• Effective Date: 01/02/2026
• Superseded Decision: IL20250015
• Applicable Counties: Adams, Brown, Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, De Witt, Douglas, Edgar, Logan, Macon, Mason, Menard, Morgan, Moultrie, Piatt, Pike, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby, and Vermilion Counties in Illinois.
• Construction Types: Heavy and Highway
• Trades Covered: Includes rates for various trades such as Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Carpenter, Piledriverman, Electrician, Laborer, Ironworker, Painter, Truck Driver, and Power Equipment Operator.
• Specific Rates: Details hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for each trade, often broken down by specific counties or regions within counties.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for laborers and mechanics employed on federal or federally funded construction projects in the specified counties. Bidders must ensure their proposals and subsequent labor costs comply with these prevailing wage determinations to be compliant with federal regulations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains detailed construction drawings for the Daugherty WRE Wetland Restoration Project. It provides the necessary plans and specifications for the excavation of pools, tile exploration, and habitat mound construction.

• Index of Sheets: Lists all included drawings, detailing plans, profiles, and cross-sections for various project components (Pool AA, HM1-HM9A, Pool B1-B2, Pool C, Pool D).
• Site Map: Shows the overall project location and layout.
• Plan Views: Illustrate the site layout, including proposed pool and habitat mound locations, excavation areas, and tile exploration routes.
• Profile Views: Detail the existing and proposed elevations along specific project features.
• Cross-Sections: Provide detailed views of the proposed excavation and construction for pools and habitat mounds at various stations.
• Quantities: Some sheets include estimated quantities for excavation and fill.

These drawings are critical for bidders to understand the scope of work, the specific dimensions and locations of proposed features, and the overall design of the wetland restoration project. They are essential for accurate bidding, project planning, and execution.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Bid Schedule, also known as a Table of Quantities, for the DAUGHERTY WRE project in Clark County, Illinois. It provides a breakdown of estimated quantities for various work items to be bid upon.

• Item 1: Mobilization - Lump Sum
• Item 2: Seeding - Lump Sum
• Item 3: Excavation - 20,943 Cubic Yards
• The schedule includes columns for Specification, Amount, Units, Unit Price, and Cost.
• Fields for "Total Bid" and "Performance time" (37 days) are present.
• The document is dated April 2022.

This document is critical for bidders as it outlines the specific quantities and types of work for which they need to provide pricing. Bidders must complete the Unit Price and Cost fields for each item to calculate their Total Bid. The performance time is also a key factor in bid preparation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Construction Specification 21—Excavation," outlines the requirements and procedures for excavation work related to a project. It defines classifications of excavation, blasting procedures, use and disposal of excavated material, excavation limits, borrow excavation, over-excavation correction, and measurement and payment.

• Classifications: Defines Common Excavation, Rock Excavation, and Unclassified Excavation, including specific definitions for heavy ripping equipment, wheel tractor-scrapers, and pusher tractors.
• Blasting: Details requirements for the handling, storage, and use of explosives, emphasizing supervision by experienced personnel and adherence to safety standards.
• Excavated Material Use/Disposal: Outlines methods for using suitable excavated material for fill or disposing of surplus/unsuitable material as waste.
• Excavation Limits: Specifies compliance with OSHA standards for excavations, trenching, and shoring, ensuring safe and stable conditions.
• Borrow Excavation: Addresses the process for obtaining additional material from designated borrow areas when needed.
• Over Excavation: Details corrective actions for excavation beyond specified lines and grades, including filling voids with concrete or compacted earthfill.
• Measurement and Payment: Describes how different types and classes of excavation will be measured and paid for, referencing specific bid items.
• Bid Items: Includes specific details for "Excavation, Common" (Bid Item# 4) and "Tile Exploration Trench" (Bid Item#7), outlining scope, quantities, disposal methods, and specific requirements for each.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the scope of excavation work, the types of materials to be excavated, how excavated material will be handled, safety requirements, and how the work will be measured and paid. It provides essential details for estimating costs, planning execution, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. The specific details for Bid Item#4 and Bid Item#7 are particularly important for understanding the direct work involved.