DUTCH GAP AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION, ANTIOCH, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

The United States Army Corps of Engineers – Chicago District is issuing a full‑and‑open solicitation (W912P626BA001, NAICS 237990) for the Dutch Gap Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration project in Antioch, Lake County, Illinois. The 785‑acre site, owned by the Lake County Forest Preserves, requires comprehensive restoration of stream, riparian, wetland, and buffering plant communities to reestablish historic hydroperiods, rehydrate former hydric soils, and provide high‑quality habitat for migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife. The effort must address extensive flooding risk, loss of native open space, and dominance of non‑native invasive species, while re‑creating native plant communities that will diversify over time. The contract is estimated at $5 million to $10 million, with a five‑year performance period. Competition is unrestricted to business size; the small‑business size standard is $45 million. Proposals are due 2:00 p.m. Central Time on 14 January 2026 and must be submitted electronically after the contractor is registered in SAM and the DoD PIEE system. All solicitation documents (specifications and drawings) are available as PDF files via the SAM website. Technical and management proposals should reference the project’s environmental restoration objectives and compliance with USACE requirements. Point of contact: Ericka Hillard, ericka.d.hillard@usace.army.mil, 312‑846‑5378.

Notice ID

984fbdade83e4d389f97c2f4e146cd3e

Solicitation Number

W912P626BA001

NAICS Code

237990

Classification Code

Y1QA