Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-REALT-B-54674
Replace floating docks and associated site improvements at Washington County State Recreation Area
Posted
October 27, 2026
Respond By
November 12, 2026
Identifier
27-422DNR-REALT-B-54674
NAICS
237990, 238990
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking removal and replacement of floating docks at Washington County State Recreation Area in Nashville, Illinois. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Office of Realty and Capital Planning, Statewide Operations Division; project coordination also references an IDNR project manager and DNR regional engineer. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named in the opportunity. - Base bid: Replace docks at the Main Boat Ramp, Concessions, and Cabins and Campground locations, including gangways, concrete abutments and approach pads, spud-pole anchorage, accessories, and riprap protection. - Optional work: Four individually priced dock-replacement locations—Old Gibson Boat Ramp, Lonely Oaks, Little Bear, and Family Shelter. IDNR may select optional work subject to available funding. - Products and materials: Galvanized-steel-frame docks and gangways with encapsulated flotation and composite decking. Plans specify site-specific sizes, including docks ranging from 6' x 20' to 8' x 28' where dimensions are provided; some dock quantities or dimensions are not clearly specified. Gangways range from 5' x 20' to 5' x 36', with two 4' x 16' gangways at the Cabins and Campground. - Work requirements: Contractor provides labor, equipment, and materials; removes and disposes of existing docks and related components off-site; installs new dock systems and associated improvements; coordinates public safety and access; and obtains IDNR approval of final locations and elevations. - Notable qualifications and submittals: At least three years of relevant experience and documentation of three similar projects are required. Shop drawings must be sealed by an Illinois-licensed professional engineer. The scope also calls for as-built drawings, debris cleanup, and compliance with applicable accessibility and safety requirements. - Period of performance: The initial term begins upon the last signature and runs through the stated project end; renewals and extensions may bring the maximum total term to ten years. The project duration is not otherwise specified.
Description
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking a vendor to remove existing floating docks and install replacement docks at Washington County State Recreation Area in Nashville, Illinois. The base bid covers docks at the Main Boat Ramp, Concessions, and Cabins and Campground locations; four additional locations are listed as optional bids. Work includes providing labor, equipment, and materials, removing and disposing of existing docks and related components, and installing galvanized steel-frame docks with encapsulated flotation and composite decking, gangways, concrete abutments, approach pads, and riprap protection. The State may award optional items at DNR's discretion based on funding availability.