Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-RESCO-B-52000

Illinois DNR Solicits Helicopter Flight Services for Waterfowl Surveys (2026-2028)

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Office of Resource Conservation, is seeking helicopter flight services to support waterfowl population surveys across three regions in Illinois. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Office of Resource Conservation, Wildlife Resources Division - Products/Services Requested: - Helicopter flight services for scheduled waterfowl population surveys - Southern Illinois: 72 hours - West-central Illinois: 60 hours - Northeast Illinois: 60 hours - Services are measured in flight hours and must cover 16 scheduled surveys per region - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified helicopter service providers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Ability to perform scheduled surveys as outlined in the survey schedule - Services must be available across multiple regions in Illinois - No small business set-aside or BEP/VBP participation goal - Locations: - Surveys to be conducted in southern, west-central, and northeast Illinois - Place of performance is across multiple locations within the state

Description

This solicitation is for helicopter flight services to conduct 16 scheduled waterfowl population surveys in southern, west-central, and northeast Illinois. The contract covers the period from 2026 to 2028 and involves multiple survey locations. The services are measured in hours, with specific quantities required for each survey area. The procurement is managed by the Office of Resource Conservation within the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

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