Award

Illinois Department of Natural Resources 26-422DNR-RESCO-P-89466

Aerial surveys for deer locations in chronic wasting disease counties

Recipient

Southern Illinois Helicopters

Award Amount

$270,000.00

Ceiling

$270,000.00

Awarded

December 15, 2025

Identifier

26-422DNR-RESCO-P-89466

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, a state agency, awarded a contract to Southern Illinois Helicopters for $270,000 on December 15, 2025, for conducting aerial surveys to locate deer in counties affected by chronic wasting disease. The purchase was made through the Office of Resource Conservation, with Nicole Bergee listed as the buyer contact. The award is a single-transaction procurement for specialized aerial survey services, with no mention of multi-year arrangements. The award is located in Illinois, USA, with jurisdiction code 'IL'. The procurement involves a state government agency purchasing services from a private vendor, Southern Illinois Helicopters, to support wildlife management efforts.

Description

Aerial surveys for deer locations in chronic wasting disease counties