SOLICITATION NOTICE FOR UPPER DES PLAINES RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES PHASE II - AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION - POLLACK LAKE AND HASTINGS CREEK (RAVEN GLEN), ANTIOCH, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

SOL #: W912P626RA009Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W072 ENDIST CHICAGO

CHICAGO, IL, 60604-1437, United States

Place of Performance

Antioch, IL

NAICS

Site Preparation Contractors (238910)

PSC

Construction Of Restoration Of Real Property (Public Or Private) (Y1QA)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ad832c96c0af4eb4bb12a7ecd4ab469d/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 6, 2026

Last Updated

May 19, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 27, 2026, 6:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Chicago District has issued a Solicitation Notice (W912P626RA009) for Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration at Pollack Lake and Hastings Creek (Raven Glen) in Antioch, Lake County, Illinois. This project involves restoring approximately 429 acres of natural communities. The competition is Full and Open, Unrestricted to Business Size. Proposals are due May 27, 2026.

Scope of Work

This project focuses on restoring historically significant natural communities, including wetlands, prairies, savannas, woodlands, and stream habitats. Key tasks include:

Remaindering Hastings Creek.
Eradicating invasive plant species.
Restoring instream habitat.
Disabling existing agricultural drain tiles.
Establishing native plant communities based on site-specific hydrology and topography. The primary objectives are to enhance native habitat, biodiversity, and ecological connectivity; improve water quality and flood resilience; and expand recreational opportunities. All work will be performed on lands owned by the Lake County Forest Preserve District.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation (related to Pre-Solicitation W912P626RA009)
Duration: Five (5) years
Set-Aside: Full and Open, Unrestricted to Business Size
NAICS: 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors)
Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 Million
Proposal Due: May 27, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
Published: May 6, 2026

Submission & Inquiries

Solicitation Access: Downloadable exclusively from the PIEE system (piee.eb.mil).
Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of bid submission and must register with PIEE to access the solicitation and submit proposals.
Questions: All bid questions must be submitted via the Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet (ProjNet.org/ProjNet) using Bidder Inquiry Key 6X8M9H-HUA35S. The ability to enter technical inquiries will be disabled on May 18, 2026.
Contacts: Ericka Hillard (ericka.d.hillard@usace.army.mil) and Sara King (sara.t.king@usace.army.mil). Please include Solicitation number W912P626RA009 on all correspondence.