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/294d23a04a0f490390e186905f9b3506/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 United States Army Corps of Engineers - Chicago District has issued a solicitation for the Upper Des Plaines River and Tributaries Phase II - Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration project, specifically for Pollack Lake and Hastings Creek (Raven Glen) in Antioch, Lake County, Illinois. This Full and Open, Unrestricted opportunity seeks to restore approximately 429 acres of natural communities. Proposals are due May 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM CT.

Project Scope

The project involves comprehensive aquatic ecosystem restoration, including:

Restoring approximately 429 acres of historically significant natural communities (wetlands, prairies, savannas, woodlands, and stream habitats).
Major actions: 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.
Objectives: enhance native habitat, biodiversity, and ecological connectivity; improve water quality and flood resilience; and expand recreational opportunities.
All work will occur on lands owned by the Lake County Forest Preserve District.

Contract Details

Opportunity Type: Solicitation (W912P626RA009)
Competition: Full and Open, Unrestricted to business size.
NAICS Code: 238910 (Construction Of Restoration Of Real Property), with a small business size standard of $19.0 Million.
Duration: Five (5) years.
Department/Office: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY / W072 ENDIST CHICAGO.
Place of Performance: Antioch, Lake County, Illinois.

Submission & Inquiries

Solicitation Access: Downloadable exclusively from the PIEE system (https://piee.eb.mil). Contractors must register with SAM.gov and then PIEE to access the solicitation and submit bids.
Bidder Inquiries: All questions must be submitted via the Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet (https://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet). The Bidder Inquiry Key is 6X8M9HHUA35S. The ability to submit technical inquiries will be disabled on May 18, 2026.
Point of 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.