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

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Chicago District is seeking proposals for the Upper Des Plaines River and Tributaries Phase II Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Phase II (AER) Project. The project aims to restore approximately 429 acres of historically significant natural communities, including wetlands, prairies, savannas, woodlands, and stream habitats. The major actions include remaindering Hastings Creek, eradicating invasive plant species, restoring instream habitat, disabling existing agricultural drain tiles, and establishing native plant communities based on site-specific hydrology and topography. The objectives are to enhance native habitat, biodiversity, and ecological connectivity; improve water quality and flood resilience; and expand recreational opportunities. • The project will occur on lands owned by the Lake County Forest Preserve District. • The requirement is not set-aside for small businesses, but all responsible sources may submit a proposal. • Technical data will be provided as it is needed to respond, but it will be a part of the solicitation. • Interested vendors must register with sam.gov and Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) to access the solicitation and submit a proposal.