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/1f543dd671d4473c8265c2d91fc3c2d9/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 6, 2026

Last Updated

May 19, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jun 2, 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 United States Army Corps of Engineers - Chicago District has issued a solicitation for Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration for the Upper Des Plaines River and Tributaries Phase II - Pollack Lake and Hastings Creek (Raven Glen) project in Antioch, Lake County, Illinois. This is a Full and Open, Unrestricted acquisition for a five-year requirement. Proposals are due June 2, 2026.

Scope of Work

This project involves restoring approximately 429 acres of historically significant natural communities, including wetlands, prairies, savannas, woodlands, and stream habitats. Key actions 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

Contract Type: Solicitation (W912P626RA009)
Duration: Five (5) years
Set-Aside: Full and Open, Unrestricted to Business Size
NAICS Code: 238910 (Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 Million)
Response Due Date: June 2, 2026, 6:00 PM CT
Published Date: May 19, 2026
Amendment: Amendment No. 0001 was posted effective May 19, 2026.

Acquisition Process

Solicitation Access: The solicitation is downloadable exclusively from the DoD Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system (https://piee.eb.mil). Firms must register with PIEE to access the solicitation and submit bids.
SAM Registration: Contractors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov at the time of bid/proposal submission.
Offeror Inquiries: All bid questions were required to be submitted via the Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet (https://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet) using Key: 6X8M9H-HUA35S. The ability to enter technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures was disabled on May 18, 2026.